Malfunction Indicator Light Remains Blinking

Diagnosis:

The delivery (test) mode fuse circuit is short-circuited to ground.

Trouble symptom:

Malfunction indicator light blinks when delivery (test) mode fuse is not connected.

Wiring diagram:

Engine electrical system Ref. to Engine Electrical System .

Fig 1: Malfunction Indicator Light Remains Blinking - Wiring Diagram

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Step	Check	Yes	No
1 CHECK DELIVERY (TEST) MODE CONNECTOR. Check the delivery (test) mode fuse is removed. Turn the ignition switch to ON.	Does the malfunction indicator light blink?	Go to step 2 .	System is normal. NOTE: Malfunction indicator light blinks at a cycle of 3 Hz when delivery (test) mode fuse is attached.
2 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND DELIVERY (TEST) MODE FUSE. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect the connector from ECM. Measure the resistance between ECM connector and chassis ground. Connector & terminal (B137) No. 13 - Chassis ground:	Is the resistance 1 MΩ or more?	Replace the ECM. Ref. to Engine Control Module (ECM) .	Repair the short circuit to ground in the harness between the ECM connector and delivery (test) mode fuse.