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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC HFM-SFI)

  1. Turn ignition off. Perform pretest conditions. See PRETEST CONDITIONS under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. Turn ignition on. Press push-button, located on diagnostic connector in right rear corner of engine compartment, for 2-4 seconds. See Fig 1 .
  2. HFM-SFI control unit will begin output of fault codes by flashing LED light on diagnostic connector. See Fig 1 . If LED only flashes once, this indicates no fault codes are stored. If fault codes are stored, LED will flash indicating stored fault code.
  3. Press push-button again for 2-4 seconds. If more fault codes are stored, LED on diagnostic connector will display next code. Continue pressing push-button for 2-4 seconds at a time until LED lights steadily indicating end of fault code display. Record all fault codes. See HFM-SFI FAULT CODE IDENTIFICATION table to identify fault code.
Fig 1: Locating Diagnostic Connector (HFM-SFI)
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HFM-SFI FAULT CODE IDENTIFICATION

Fault Code Malfunctioning Component/System
1 (1)
2 Oxygen Sensor
3 Lambda (Air/Fuel Mixture) Control
4 Secondary Air Injection
5 EGR System
6 Idle Speed Control (ISC)
7 Ignition System Defect
8 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
9 Intake Air Temperature
10 Hot-Film Mass Airflow Sensor
11 Engine Speed (TN) Signal
12 Oxygen Sensor Heating
13 (2)
14 (2)
15 Wide Open Throttle (WOT) Function
16 Closed Throttle Position (CTP) Function
17 Data Transfer
18 Camshaft Adjustment Solenoid
19 Fuel Injectors Or Self-Adaptation Of Emission System At Limit
20 Vehicle Speed Signal
21 Purge Switchover Valve
22 Camshaft Position Sensor
23 Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure (Engine Running)
24 Flexplate Segments (Crankshaft Position Sensor)
25 Knock Sensors
26 Upshift Delay Switchover Valve
27 (2)
28 Engine Coolant Temperature Change Monitor
(1) No faults in system.
(2) Not assigned.