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System Operation

DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE I-BULB CHECK
In this mode, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the instrument panel should stay ON. If it remains OFF, check the bulb.




DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE I-MALFUNCTION WARNING
These Diagnostic Trouble Code Numbers are clarified in Diagnostic Test Mode II (SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS).

DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE II-SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
In this mode, a diagnostic trouble code is indicated by the number of blinks of the MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP as shown.







Long (0.6 second) blinking indicates the two LH digits of number and short (0.3 second) blinking indicates the two RH digits of number. For example, the malfunction indicator lamp blinks 10 times for 6 seconds (0.6 sec x 10 times) and then it blinks three times for about 1 second (0.3 sec x 3 times). This indicates the DTC "1003" and refers to the malfunction of the park/neutral position switch.
In this way, all the detected malfunctions are classified by their diagnostic trouble code numbers. The DTC "0505" refers to no malfunction.

How To Erase Diagnostic Test Mode II (Self-diagnostic Results)
The diagnostic trouble code can be erased from the backup memory in the Engine Control Module (ECM) when the diagnostic test mode is changed from Diagnostic Test Mode II to Diagnostic Test Mode I.

NOTE:
- If the battery terminal is disconnected, the diagnostic trouble code will be lost from the backup memory within 24 hours.
- Be careful not to erase the stored memory before starting trouble diagnoses.




DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE II-FRONT HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR
In this mode, the MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP displays the condition of the fuel mixture (lean or rich) which is monitored by the front heated oxygen sensor.

To check the front heated oxygen sensor function, start engine in the Diagnostic Test Mode II and warm it up until engine coolant temperature indicator points to the middle of the gauge.
Next run engine at about 2,000 rpm for about 2 minutes under no-load conditions. Then make sure that the MIL comes ON more than 5 times every 10 seconds when measured at 2,000 rpm under no-load.







HOW TO SWITCH MONITORED SENSOR FROM LEFT BANK TO RIGHT BANK OR VICE VERSA
- The following procedure should be performed while the engine is running.
1. Turn diagnostic test mode selector on ECM fully clockwise.
2. Wait at least 2 seconds.
3. Turn diagnostic test mode selector on ECM fully counterclockwise.