Entering & Exiting Diagnostic Mode
- With key on and engine off, connect a jumper wire between ALDL terminal "B" (diagnostic terminal) and terminal "A" (ground). See Fig 1. This places the control unit into diagnostic mode.
- In this mode, the control unit will display Code 12 by flashing the SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) light. Code 12 is identified by the SES light flashing once, followed by a short pause, then 2 flashes in quick succession.
- Code 12 will be displayed 3 times. If no other codes are stored, Code 12 will continue to flash until the diagnostic terminal is ungrounded. To exit diagnostic mode, turn ignition off and remove jumper wire from ALDL connector.
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