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Feedback System Check

  1. Turn diagnosis switch on, located under steering column, under left side of dash. See Fig 1 . Turn ignition on, but do not start engine. CHECK ENGINE light will begin to flash a code 12.
  2. Code 12 will flash 3 times and a trouble code will flash 3 times and continue to cycle in this sequence. See Fig 2 . A code 12 consists of one flash, a short pause and 2 flashes.
    Fig 1: Location of Cancel Switch
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    Fig 2: Diagnosis Code Chart
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  3. Code 12 is a normal operation and means diagnosis system is functioning properly. After a code 12 flashes, any trouble codes stored in ECM memory will begin to flash.