Re: How do you read 5k engine codes

[Brett Dikeman <brett@arthur.malebolge.com>]

>Is there a way to read trouble codes on a 5kcst '87 without som real
>fancy equipment?
>
>Max 2* 5kcst

not unless you consider a spare fuse "fancy equipment" ;)

Short out the fuel pump relay for 3 sec with or without engine running to
get various things.  Blinks the CIS light in the dash in a morse-like
fasion.  Blinks in sets, so dit-dit-dit<pause>dit-dit<pause>dit-dit-dit-dit
would be 324.
I think 3-3-3 is the seperator/all-ok.  Bently has lots-o-instructions on it.

In any case, the interaction with the computer is always the fuel pump
relay posts for 3 sec minimum.

With the ignition off, each short-out for 3 sec signals the computer to
activate various gizmoes(ISV, CCV, WGFV, fuel pump, etc) that love to
malfunction.  Combined with various LED testers and duty-cycle indicators,
it's a powerful tool; the equivalent of "Say aaaaaaaaahhhh!" for your car
:)  Think of that fuse as a tounge-depressor :)

Brett
(who is about 1 email away from PERMANENTLY filtering ANYTHING with Torsen
or Spider in the subject/body.)

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