GM and Chevrolet OBD1 Trouble Codes (ALDL Fault Code List) >> GM 93 3.8L VIN L/1

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93 3.8L VIN L/1
Flash CodeFault LocationProbable Cause
12Start of diagnosisNo engine speed (RPM) signal received
13Oxygen sensor (O2S)/heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)Wiring open circuit, O2S/HO2S, ECM
14Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor – high temperature indicatedWiring short circuit to ground, ECT sensor, ECM
15Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor – low temperature indicatedWiring open circuit, ECT sensor, ECM
16Battery voltage – high or lowWiring, alternator, ECM
17Spark reference circuitWiring open circuit/short circuit to ground, ICM, ECM
18Camshaft position (CMP) signal/crankshaft position (CKP) signal errorWiring open circuit/short circuit to ground, CKP sensor, CMP sensor, crankshaft pulley/balancer
19Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor intermittent 7x signalWiring, CKP sensor, PROM, ECM
21Throttle position (TP) sensor – voltage highWiring open circuit/short circuit to positive, TP sensor, ECM
22Throttle position (TP) sensor – voltage lowWiring open circuit/short circuit to ground, TP sensor, ECM
23Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor – low temperatureWiring open circuit, IAT sensor, ECM
24Vehicle speed sensor (VSS)Wiring open circuit/short circuit to ground, PROM, VSS, ECM
25Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor – high temperatureWiring short circuit to ground, IAT sensor, ECM
26Engine control module quad driver/output driverWiring open circuit/short circuit to ground/short circuit to positive, ECM controlled components, ECM (*see below for additional information)
27Engine control module quad driver/output driverWiring open circuit/short circuit to ground/short circuit to positive, ECM controlled components, ECM (*see below for additional information)
28Engine control module quad driver/output driverWiring open circuit/short circuit to ground/short circuit to positive, ECM controlled components, ECM (*see below for additional information)
29Transmission gear switch signal circuit 4th gearWiring open circuit/short circuit to ground, 4th gear switch, ECM
31Park/neutral position (PNP) switchWiring open circuit/short circuit to ground, incorrectly adjusted, PNP switch, ECM
32Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) solenoidWiring open circuit/short circuit to ground, EGR valve, ECM
33Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor – circuit malfunctionWiring open circuit/short circuit to positive, hose blocked/leaking, MAP sensor, ECM
34Mass air flow (MAF) sensor – circuit malfunctionWiring open circuit/short circuit to ground/short circuit to positive, MAF sensor, ECM
35Idle speed control (ISC) system – malfunctionWiring open circuit/short circuit to ground/short circuit to positive, IAC valve, ECM
36Shift solenoids (SS)Wiring open circuit/short circuit to ground, SS
37Brake pedal position (BPP) switch for torque converter clutch (TCC)Wiring open circuit/short circuit to ground, incorrectly adjusted BPP switch, BPP switch, ECM
38Brake pedal position (BPP) switch/ torque converter clutch (TCC)Wiring open circuit/short circuit to ground, supply wire, BPP switch, TCC switch, ECM
39Torque converter clutch (TCC)Wiring open circuit/short circuit to ground, TCC solenoid, BPP switch, cooling fan fuse, transmission mechanical fault, ECM
41Camshaft position (CMP) sensorWiring open circuit/short circuit to ground, CMP sensor, ICM, ECM
42Ignition control module (ICM) – electronic spark timing (EST)/ignition control (IC)/bypass circuit malfunctionWiring open circuit/short circuit to ground, ICM, ECM
43Knock sensor (KS)Wiring open circuit/short circuit to ground/short to positive, KS, PROM, ECM
44Oxygen sensor (O2S)/heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) – mixture leanWiring short circuit to ground, fuel pressure low, MAP sensor, misfire, fuel contamination, exhaust system leaking, O2S/HO2S, ECM
45Oxygen sensor (O2S)/heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) – mixture richFuel pressure high, injector(s) leaking, O2S contamination, EVAP canister purge valve, TP sensor, MAP sensor, EGR system, O2S/H2OS, ECM
46Immobilizer control module – fuel enable signalIncorrect ignition key, wiring open circuit/short circuit to ground/short circuit to positive, immobilizer control module, ECM
51Engine control module (ECM) – PROMInsecure PROM, incorrect PROM, ECM
53Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve solenoid 1Wiring open circuit/short circuit to ground,exhaust system blocked, EGR valve, ECM
54Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve solenoid 2Wiring open circuit/short circuit to ground, exhaust system blocked, EGR valve, ECM
55Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve solenoid 3Wiring open circuit/short circuit to ground, exhaust system blocked, EGR valve, ECM
56Engine control module quad driver/output driverWiring, ECM controlled components, ECM
57Boost control problemWiring short circuit to ground, hoses blocked/leaking, boost bypass actuator, boost control solenoid, ECM
58Immobilizer control module – fuel enable signalIncorrect ignition key, wiring open circuit/short circuit to ground/short circuit to positive, immobilizer control module, ECM
59Transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor -voltage highWiring open circuit, TFT sensor, ECM
61Cruise control vent solenoidWiring open circuit/short circuit to ground/short to positive, cruise control servo, ECM
62Cruise control vacuum solenoidWiring open circuit/short circuit to ground/short to positive, cruise control servo, ECM
63Cruise control servo position sensor – circuit malfunctionWiring open circuit/short circuit to ground/short to positive, hoses leaking, cruise control servo, ECM
65Cruise control servo position sensor – circuit malfunctionWiring open circuit/short circuit to ground/short to positive, cruise control servo, ECM
67Cruise control switch – circuit malfunctionWiring open circuit/short circuit to positive, cruise control switch, brake pedal vacuum valve, ECM
68Cruise control servo – servo position sensor highHoses blocked, brake pedal vacuum valve, cruise control servo, cruise control cable binding
69A/C refrigerant pressure switch – engine coolant blower motorsWiring short circuit to ground, A/C refrigerant pressure switch, ECM
70A/C refrigerant pressure sensor – voltage highWiring open circuit/short circuit to positive, A/C refrigerant pressure sensor, ECM
72Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)Wiring open circuit/short circuit to ground, VSS, ECM
75Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve solenoid 1Wiring open circuit/short circuit to ground, supply wire, EGR valve, ECM
76Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve solenoid 2Wiring open circuit/short circuit to ground, supply wire, EGR valve, ECM
77Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve solenoid 3Wiring open circuit/short circuit to ground, supply wire, EGR valve, ECM
79Transmission fluid temperature (TFT) – highTransmission mechanical fault, towing
80Torque converter clutch (TCC) – slippingWiring open circuit/short circuit to ground, supply wire, transmission internal wiring, TCC solenoid, transmission mechanical fault, ECM
82Ignition control module (ICM) – 3X reference circuit malfunctionWiring open circuit/short circuit to ground, supply wire, CKP signal sensor, ICM, ECM
85Engine control module (ECM) – PROMInsecure PROM, incorrectly coded
86Engine control module (ECM) – analogue/digital converterA/C refrigerant pressure sensro/KS/ECT sensor/fuel pump monitor circuit short circuit to battery voltage
87Engine control module (ECM) – PROM errorInsecure PROM, incorrectly coded
90Torque converter clutch (TCC) – stuck ONWiring open circuit/short circuit to ground, transmission internal wiring, TCC solenoid, transmission mechanical fault, ECM
96Engine control module (ECM) – ignition supply voltage lowWiring open circuit, alternator, ECM
98Engine control module (ECM) – incorrectly codedECM incorrectly coded, ECM
99Cruise control – power management modeHoses blocked, brake pedal vacuum valve, cruise control servo, cruise control cable binding
* Depending on model, year and equipment level, the following components may be connected to this circuit. Use of the vehicle wiring diagram is recommended to confirm which components are fitted.
A/C compressor clutch relayExhaust gas recirculation (EGR) solenoid
A/C condenser blower motor relayMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
Engine coolant blower motor relayTransmission shift warning light (MT)
Engine coolant ‘hot’ warning lampTorque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid
Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purgeTransmission shift solenoids (SS)
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