FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Without Scan Tool

1. Cycle the ignition key On-Off-On-Off-On within 5 seconds.





2. Count the number of times the malfunction indicator lamp (check engine lamp) on the instrument panel flashes on and off. The number of flashes represents the trouble code. There is a slight pause between the flashes representing the first and second digits of the code. Longer pauses (approx. 4 seconds) separate individual trouble codes.
3. Repair the malfunction while referring to the inspection chart for diagnostic trouble codes.
4. After disconnecting the battery cable from the battery (-) terminal for 10 seconds or more, reconnect the cable.
5. Start the engine and run it at idle for about 15 minutes after the engine has warmed up.