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Field Service Mode

In this mode, the CHECK ENGINE light will indicate if ECM is operating in open loop or closed loop.

Open loop operation is indicated when the CHECK ENGINE light flashes steadily at 2 1/2 times per second. Open loop operation exists when the O2 sensor signal is not being processed by ECM.

If CHECK ENGINE light flashes once per second, closed loop operation is indicated. CHECK ENGINE light will remain either off most of the time, indicating a lean condition, or on most of the time, indicating a rich condition. Closed loop operation exists when ECM is receiving and processing O2 sensor signal.

When system is in field service mode, new fault codes cannot be stored in ECM memory. When vehicle is in field service mode, it will go into closed loop when O2 sensor is at operating temperature and internal timer is by-passed. Internal timer switches vehicle to closed loop operation.

Fig 1: Reading Fault Codes
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FAULT CODES

Code  Component  Circuit Fault 
12 HEI Reference Signal KOEO (Normal Condition)
13 O2 Sensor Open Circuit
14 Coolant Temp. Sensor High Temperature Signal
15 Coolant Temp. Sensor Low Temperature Signal
21 Throttle Position Sensor Signal Voltage High
22 Throttle Position Sensor Signal Voltage Low
24 Vehicle Speed Sensor Signal Fault
32 EGR System System Failure
33 MAP Sensor Signal Voltage High (Low Vacuum)
34 MAP Sensor Signal Voltage Low (High Vacuum)
42 Elec. Spark Timing Circuit Signal Fault
44 O2 Sensor Circuit Lean Exhaust Signal
45 O2 Sensor Circuit Rich Exhaust Signal
51 Faulty MEM-CAL Circuit Fault
53 System Voltage Overvoltage Signal