FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Displaying & Reading Trouble Codes

1. Turn the Ignition Switch ON.

Disconnect Short Pin From DLC1:





2. Disconnect the short pin from the Data Link Connector (DLC)1.

Connect Terminals Tc And E1 Of DLC1:





3. Using Special Service Tool (SST) # 09843 - 18020, connect terminals Tc and E1 of the DLC1 .
4. Read the DTC from the ABS Warning Light on the combination meter.

NOTE: If no code appears, inspect the diagnostic circuit or ABS Warning Light circuit.

Blinking Patterns For Normal Code And Codes 11, 21:





As an example, the blinking patterns for normal code and codes 11 and 21 are shown.

DTC Chart:





5. Codes are explained in the code table.
6. After completing the check, disconnect terminals Tc and E1, and turn off the display.
If 2 or more malfunctions are indicated at the same time the lowest numbered DTC will be displayed 1st.