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Diagnostic Trouble Codes - 1991
Buick

 13  Open Oxygen Sensor Circuit
 14  Coolant Temperature Sensor (High Temp Indicated)
 15  Coolant Temperature Sensor (Low Temp Indicated)
 16  System Voltage High
 17  RPM Signal Problem
 21  Throttle Position Sensor (Signal Voltage High)
 22  Throttle Position Sensor (Signal Voltage Low)
 23  Manifold Air Temperature (MAT) Circuit (Low Sig.)
 24  Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Circuit
 25  Manifold Air Temperature (MAT) High Temp Indicated
 26  Quad-Driver (QDM) Circuit
 31  Park/Neutral Switch Circuit
 34  Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF) (GM/SEC Low)
 36  Transaxle Shift Control Problem
 38  Brake Input Circuit
 39  Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Circuit
 42  Electronic Spark Timing (EST) Circuit
 43  Electronic Spark Control (ESC) Circuit
 44  Oxygen Sensor Circuit (Lean Exhaust Indicated)
 45  Oxygen Sensor Circuit (Rich Exhaust Indicated)
 46  Power Steering Pressure Switch (PSPS) Circuit
 48  Misfire Diagnosis
 51  Mem-Cal Error
 58  Personal Automotive Security System Circuit.
 61  Cruise Vent Solenoid Circuit.
 62  Cruise Vacuum Solenoid Circuit.
 65  Cruise Servo Position Circuit.
 66  Low A/C Refrigerant Charge.
 67  Cruise Switches Circuit.
 68  Cruise System Problem.
 69  A/C Head Pressure Switch Circuit.

To extract a trouble from the computer for diagnostic purposes, the Assembly Line Communication Link (ALDL) connector is used.

Ground terminals A and B with the ignition "ON" and engine not running. The system will enter the diagnostic mode. In this mode, the computer will display a 12, three consecutive times, by flashing the "CHECK ENGINE", "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" or "MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP" or light. A 12 consists of one flash, a short pause, then two flashes in rapid succession.

After 12 is displayed, any stored trouble s will be displayed by flashing the "CHECK ENGINE", "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" or "MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP" light. All s are displayed 3 times each then a 12 will repeat. In the diagnostic mode, the computer will also energize all computer controlled relays and solenoids.


ALDL Connector (Located Underdash)

The ALDL diagnostic connector is located in the passenger compartment.

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