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Chart A-6, Won't Flash Code 12

NOTE: There should be a steady "CHECK ENGINE" light when ignition is on and engine is not running.
NOTE: Test numbers refer to test numbers on diagnostic chart.
  1. This step checks for short to battery voltage in wire to terminal "C" or faulty light driver. Normal voltage is 9-11 volts.
  2. This step checks if problem is in ECM or light driver. Grounding terminal "C" should turn light off. If it does, problem is related to ECM and/or ECM wiring.
  3. Grounding terminal No. 2 at ECM and finding light on indicates an open in wire to terminal "C" of light driver.
  4. This step checks for open in wire from ECM to test terminal in ALCL connector. Code 12 should flash when terminal No. 16 is grounded.
  5. This test checks for voltage supply to ECM. Voltage should read over 9 volts.
  6. This test checks for a bad ground to the ECM. Terminal No. 1 is the engine ground. A good ground to the ECM will read less than one volt at terminal No. 1.
  7. This step distinguishes between a faulty ECM and PROM. Normal response is for Code 51 to flash even though the PROM is not installed in the ECM. If it doesn't, ECM is faulty.
Fig 1: Chart A-6, Won't Flash Code 12 Flow Chart & Ckt Diag.
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Fig 2: Chart A-6, Won't Flash Code 12 Flow Chart & Ckt Diag.
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