Friday, November 22, 2013
How to Check Engine Codes for the Mazda B2200
The 1992 Mazda B2200 came equipped with a "Power Control Module" that helps control and diagnoses the functions of the engine and other vital parts of the vehicle. Each vehicle, regardless of make and model, come equipped with a system that assigns a code to each issue and stores it in the "tester" box. With the right tools and knowing how to interpret the codes, check engine codes of your Mazda B2200 without having to take it to a repair shop.
Instructions
- 1
Warm up the engine for one to two minutes before shutting it off. This will cause any problems with the Mazda to show up during the diagnostic reading.
2Pop open the hood and locate the "Tester" box, which is a 2-by-2-inch box on the driver side of the engine.
3Find the connections labeled "STI and "SIG RTN." Securely connect a 3-inch metal wire, with a plastic protective covering, from the SIG RTN to the STI slot. Wiggle the wire to ensure the wire will not become loose during the test.
4Turn the ignition on, but do not start the engine. Watch for the blinking "Check Engine" light. With a paper and writing utensil, write down the pattern of short and long intervals between flashes of light. The intervals corresponds with codes in a repair manual. Check your local library, repair shop or online database for a list of engine codes.
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