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Trouble Code Access

  1. Engine must be at normal operating temperature. Using jumper wire, ground Green 1-pin check connector. On MPV, connector is located at left front corner of engine compartment. See Fig 1 . On B2600i, check connector is on right side fenderwell, near fuel filter and the Green, 6-pin self-diagnostic connector.
    NOTE: ECU constantly checks for malfunction of input devices. However, ECU only checks output devices for 3-second period after ignition is turned on and Green check connector is grounded.
    Fig 1: Grounding Green 1-Pin Check Connector (MPV)
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  2. Turn ignition switch to ON position. The codes may be read by counting the number of pulses of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). MIL is under the engine symbol marked CHECK in center of the instrument cluster.
  3. The code will repeat, or other codes will flash if more than one is stored. See Fig 2 . If more than one code is stored, the lowest numbered code will be displayed first. Remaining codes are displayed in order from lowest to highest. See TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION chart for diagnostic procedure.
NOTE: In addition to displaying computer system malfunction codes (codes only on California models), the CHECK light acts as an emission maintenance warning.
Fig 2: Reading MIL Trouble Codes
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