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Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions and Service Hints

This document provides descriptions and service hints for various diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). It lists specific DTC numbers, what component or system each code corresponds to, and potential causes or issues to check. For example, code 11 indicates a lack of a distributor reference signal, while code 21 means the oxygen sensor is not detecting rich or lean conditions properly. The document provides technicians information to diagnose and repair issues related to individual DTCs.
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Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions and Service Hints

This document provides descriptions and service hints for various diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). It lists specific DTC numbers, what component or system each code corresponds to, and potential causes or issues to check. For example, code 11 indicates a lack of a distributor reference signal, while code 21 means the oxygen sensor is not detecting rich or lean conditions properly. The document provides technicians information to diagnose and repair issues related to individual DTCs.
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Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions and service hints.

Fault  DRB Display   Code  Description. Service hints.


Code
 11  No Crank reference No Distributor reference signal detected during
signal at PCM engine cranking. Check the circuit between the
distributor and PCM.
 12 Battery Disconnect Direct Battery input to PCM disconnected within last
50 ignition key-on cycles. Normal if battery has been
disconnected, otherwise check battery power and
ground connections.
13** No change in MAP No difference seen between the engine MAP reading
from start to run and the barometric (atmospheric) pressure reading at
startup. Indicates a problem with the MAP sensor
vacuum system.
14** MAP sensor voltage MAP sensor voltage output is outside the acceptable
too low or too high range. 
15** No Vehicle No signal received from the vehicle speed sensor
speed sensor signal during road load operation.
 17*  Engine is cold Engine temperature too high or too low while
too long traveling. Check coolant level, radiator cap,
temperature sensor, and thermostat.
21** O2S Stays at center O2 sensor does not detect rich or lean condition, or
O2S shorted to voltage O2 sensor input voltage too high. DRB will indicate
which side with dual sensors. The O2 sensor signal
should fluctuate under normal conditions.
22** ECT sensor voltage Engine Coolant temperature sensor input out of
too high or too low normal range. Check engine temperature sensor.
23** Intake air temp sensor Intake air manifold temperature sensor is out of
voltage too high or low range. Check sensor.
24** Throttle position sensor TPS sensor is out of normal range. 
voltage too high or low
25** Idle air control motor circuits A short is detected in one or more of the idle air
motor circuits.
 27* Injector # control circuit Injector number # output driver circuit does not
respond to the control signal. Check the affected
circuit.
 31** EVAP Solenoid Circuit Short or open in the EVAP solenoid circuit. Check
for loose, broken, or shorted wire in the charcoal
canister purge solenoid wiring and connectors. 
 32** EGR Solenoid circuit Short or open in the EGR solenoid circuit. Check for
loose, broken, or shorted wire in the EGR valve
wiring and connectors. Possible air fuel ratio
imbalance not detected during diagnosis.
 33* AC clutch relay circuit Short or open in the AC clutch circuit.
 34* Speed control circuit or An open or short in the speed control vacuum or vent
speed control switch circuits. Speed control switch input above or below
always low or high normal range.
 35 Radiator Fan low Open or short in the radiator fan relay wiring.
speed relay circuit
 37** Torque converter clutch Open or short in CKT wiring or connectors. Voltage
solenoid CKT or out of range at transmission temperature sensor input.
Trans temp sensor See NOTE #1 below
too high or low
 41** Generator field not Open or short in the generator (alternator) field
switching properly control (regulator) circuit. This indicates a problem
with the charging circuit and the fault is set when the
battery voltage from the ASD relay falls below 11.75
volts. Wiring, connectors, fuses, and the ASD relay
should be checked. A shorted battery cell can also
trigger this fault.
 42* Auto shutdown Open or short in the ASD relay wiring or connectors.
relay circuit
 43** Ignition coil circuit # Open or short in number # coil circuit. Indicates that
the ignition coil's peak primary circuit current is not
achieved with the maximum dwell time.
 44* Battery temp sensor An open or short in the engine coolant temperature
volts out of range sensor circuit or a problem in the PCM's battery
temperature circuit.
 45* Trans OD Transmission OD solenoid circuit failure. Open or
solenoid circuit short in the transmission overdrive solenoid circuit.
 46** Charging system Battery voltage sense input above target charging
voltage too high voltage during engine operation. Computer is
indicating that the battery voltage is not being
regulated.
 47** Charging system Battery voltage sense input above target charging
voltage too low voltage during engine operation.  Also, no significant
change in battery voltage was detected during a test
of the generator output.
 51** System lean L-Idle O2 sensor signal indicates lean air/fuel ratio during
Adap at rich limit engine operation. The computer ran the mixture to
or lean R-Idle the rich limit of programming, but the O2 sensor still
Adap at rich limit indicated a lean condition. L or R indicate left or
right side O2 sensor.  Fuel pressure problems can
lean the mixture and set this fault.
 52** System rich L-Idle O2 sensor signal indicates rich air/fuel ratio during
Adap at lean limit engine operation. The computer ran the mixture to
or rich R-Idle the lean limit of programming, but the O2 sensor still
Adap at lean limit indicated a rich condition. L or R indicate left or right
side O2 sensor. Faulty ignition components, high or
low fuel pressure, or leaking injectors can set this
fault.
 53* Internal PCM failure An internal PCM failure or PCM communications
or PCM SPI comm failure has been detected.
failure
 54* No cam sync signal No fuel sync (camshaft signal) detected during
at PCM engine crank. No camshaft position sensor signal was
received from the distributor. Problem with the
distributor synchronization circuit.
 55 N/A End of message code. A DTC 55 is used to end all
DTC messages. This code does not show on the DRB
tool and indicates a completion of the stored codes on
the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (check engine lamp).
 62* PCM failure Unsuccessful attempt to update Service Reminder
SRI miles not stored Indicator miles in the PCM EEPROM (memory).
 63* PCM Failure Unsuccessful attempt to write and EEPROM location
EEPROM write denied by the PCM. Controller failure, check the PCM. This
code can be set when attempting an unauthorized
reprogram of the PCM.
 71** Aux 5V signal The auxiliary 5 volt supply output voltage is low. The
voltage low 5 volt output signal is not reaching the required
voltage level.
 72** Catalytic Converter The catalytic converter is not converting emissions in
efficiency failure the proper ratio.

Fault codes with * = Check engine lamp may not illuminate at all times if this
code was recorded.
Fault codes with ** = Check engine lamp will illuminate when the engine is
running if this code was recorded.
Fault codes with red stars * or ** vary from above, depending on the model
year.

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