Counting Codes

1996 Kia Sephia RS, 1.6 3SECTION Counting Codes
  1. Diagnostic trouble codes are retrieved by putting ABS control unit into retrieval mode. See CODE RETRIEVAL. ABS trouble codes are read by counting number of flashes of "ABS warning light". To represent a single digit of a 4 digit code, ABS warning light will flash at rate of .4 seconds with a pause of 1.2 seconds between digit codes. After all four digits have been displayed ABS warning light will flash for 1.2 seconds and will repeat that code.
  2. To view additional ABS trouble codes stored, jump diagnostic terminals of Data Link Connector for 3 seconds and then remove jumper. See Figure . Record each code as it appears. To view additional codes, insert diagnostic jumper for 3 seconds and then remove jumper. Repeat this procedure to view all codes present. When all codes have been read, ABS warning light will flash on for 1.2 seconds and off for 1.2 seconds.
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