Retrieving Codes

1992 GMC Jimmy Base, 2D Utility, 4.3 W, RWD, AutomaticSECTION Retrieving Codes
NOTE: Perform DIAGNOSTIC CIRCUIT CHECK chart under TROUBLE SHOOTING CHARTSΒ . See Figure.
  1. If using Tech 1 for retrieving codes, go to step 3). If using ANTILOCK light for retrieving codes, turn ignition on. Using a jumper wire, connect terminal "H" to terminal "A" in ALDL connector. See Fig 1. System will repeat trouble code(s) as long as ALDL connector terminals are jumpered.
  2. Trouble codes will begin displaying by a flashing ANTILOCK warning light. As an example, Code 25 would be displayed by ANTILOCK warning light flashing 2 times, followed by a pause, then flashing 5 more times. See 4WAL FAULT CODES table for diagnosis. See CLEARING FAULT CODESΒ  to erase stored trouble codes. If no fault codes are present, see 4WAL SYMPTOM DIAGNOSISΒ  table.
  3. Turn ignition off. Connect Tech 1 to ALDL connector. Access 4WAL brake trouble codes with Tech 1. Tech 1 will display trouble code(s). Repair trouble codes in order they appear. See 4WAL FAULT CODES table for diagnosis. See CLEARING FAULT CODESΒ  for erasing stored trouble codes. If no fault codes are present, see 4WAL SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS table.
Fig 1: Identifying ALDL Connector Terminals
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4WAL SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

Symptom Perform Chart
ANTILOCK Light On ANTILOCK LIGHT ON (Fig. Figure)
ANTILOCK Light Off ANTILOCK LIGHT OFF (Fig. Figure)
Brake Pedal Pulses (1) BRAKE PEDAL PULSES (Fig. Figure)
Wheel Pull During Hard Braking (1) WHEEL PULL DURING HARD BRAKING (Fig. Figure)
(1) These conditions must exist with no fault codes stored.
4WAL FAULT CODES

Fault Code Description
21, 25, 31 or 35 (1) Speed Sensor Failure Or Open Circuit
22, 26, 32 Or 36 (2) Missing Speed Signal
23, 27, 33 Or 37 (3) Erratic Speed Sensor
28 Erratic Speed Sensor Signal (2 Dropouts Above 20 MPH)
29 Simultaneous Dropout Of All 4 Speed Sensors Above 8 MPH
35 (4) Speed Sensor Failure Or Open Circuit
36 (4) Missing Speed Sensor Signal
37 (4) Erratic Speed Sensor Signal
38 Speed Sensor Error
41-54 Control Valves
61, 62 Or 63 Reset Switches
65 & 66 Motor Relay Open Or Shorted
67 (5) Pump Motor Circuit Open Or EHCU Output Shorted
68 (5) Pump Motor Locked Or Motor Circuit Shorted
71-74 Memory Errors
81 Brake Switch Circuit Open Or Shorted
86 ANTILOCK Light Shorted
88 BRAKE Light Shorted
(1) "C" and "K" series vehicles will only display Codes 21 and 25.
(2) "C" and "K" series vehicles will only display Codes 22 and 26.
(3) "C" and "K" series vehicles will only display Codes 23 and 27.
(4) Applies only to "C" and "K" series vehicles.
(5) Codes 67 and 68 use the same trouble shooting flow chart.
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