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Diagnostic Code Output

  1. To obtain an output of diagnostic codes, ensure battery voltage is above 11 volts, throttle valve is fully closed, transmission is in "P" or "NEUTRAL" positions, all accessory switches are in "OFF" position, and engine is at normal operating temperature.
  2. Turn ignition switch to "ON" position. DO NOT start engine. Using a sub-wire, short terminals T - E1 of "CHECK ENGINE" connector. See Figure.
  3. Read diagnosis code as indicated by number of flashes of "CHECK ENGINE" warning light. Diagnosis codes by referring to TCCS TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION  table.
  4. The "CHECK ENGINE" warning light will blink a number of times equal to malfunction code indication with a 2.5 second delay between each indication. The diagnostic code series will be repeated as long as "CHECK ENGINE" connector terminals T - E1 are shorted.
NOTE: In event of a number of trouble codes, indication will begin from the smaller value and continue to the larger in order.
Fig 1: Example of Trouble Code Output
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TCCS TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION

Code No. (Pattern) Circuit Affected "CHECK ENGINE" Lamp
1 System normal OFF
2 Airflow meter signal ON
3 Ignition signal ON
4 Coolant temp. signal ON
5 Oxygen sensor signal ON
6 RPM signal ON
7 TPS signal OFF
8 Intake air temp. signal OFF
10 Starter signal OFF
11 A/C Switch or Neutral Start Switch signal OFF
12 Knock sensor OFF
13 Knock CPU (ECU) ON