Engine distributors DSG-423 User Manual

DSG-423 ENGINE CONTROLS
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KOER operation a DTC is stored, the MIL will illuminate
and remain on steady if the code is active.
MIL Bulb Test
The MIL bulb test occurs KOEO with the STI connector
not grounded. The MIL bulb will stay on and remain on
if no DTCs are present. If DTCs are present (except
DTC 123), the MIL bulb will blink. If the MIL bulb does
not illuminate when bulb test is performed, access
diagnostic software and view the fault indicator on
screen. If the screen fault indicator is illuminated and
the MIL light is not, inspect the bulb and replace it if
damaged. If bulb is OK or does not illuminate after
replacement, refer to MIL circuit test procedure. Once
MIL bulb illumination has been verified or established,
DTCs can be extracted from the MIL as follows:
DTC Extraction
• KOEO, short the STI circuit to a known good ground.
There will be a 5 second delay before DTCs begin
flashing.
When extracting DTCs via the MIL the following apply:
• The flashing MIL is on for 0.4 second and off for 0.4
second.
• The MIL is off for 1.2 seconds between digits of three
digit DTCs.
• The MIL is off for 2.4 seconds between DTCs.
• Each DTC repeats 3 times before the next stored
DTC begins flashing.
• Up to 6 DTCs can be stored.
• Once all stored DTCs are flashed, the process
repeats with the first stored DTC.
• DTCs are flashed in the order in which they were set.
Once the DTC(s) is retrieved, refer to the appropriate
DTC chart for explanation of what caused the DTC to
set. Perform component and circuit test as required to
conduct repair.
Diagnosis Using a Personal Computer
Equipment Requirements
You will need a laptop computer (with a serial port) or
personal digital assistant (PDA) and a communications
cable/interface cable kit:
• Kit for laptop part #: PN 2U1L-6K947-AA
• Kit for PDA or laptop part #: PN 2U1E-6K947-AA
The required software is available from your local EDI
distributor or you can download it from:
web.fpp.ford.com
Laptop Requirements:
• Serial port
• 800 x 600 dpi screen
• Windows 95 or newer operating system
• No speed minimum
• 32 MB of RAM
PDA Requirements:
• Palm OS 3.0 software
• 64 K RAM

Engine distributors DSG-423 Specifications

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Brand	Engine distributors
Model	DSG-423
Category	Engine
Language	English