3.2 Di-D Diagnostic DIY - without scan tool

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3.2 Di-D Diagnostic DIY - without scan tool

Fri Nov 18, 2011 2:55 pm

Locate the diagnostic port in the driver footwell underneath the fuel filler opener handle.

This picture is not from a pajero but the location is almost identical
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Then ground terminal one with a piece of wire

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Then switch ignition on and look at the dash lights.

Depending on what codes there are, the following lights may blink

- Check Engine Light - for engine codes
- Center diff lock light - for transfer codes
- Neutral green light - for auto gearbox codes
- ABS light - for ABS codes

To read these flashing lights are easy.

Count the long flashes followed by the short flashes.

Long flashes denominate 10's and short flashes denominate 1's.

Example
_____ _____ _____ __ __ __ __ (Error code 34)

Each code error will have a pause in between and then go to the next error code. At then end it will start from the beginning so if you think you missed a count. Just wait and count again to make sure you have all the errors.

Disconnecting the battery for 30 minutes clears most codes but some codes will only clear during driving if the problem has been solved and the ecu is happy with the diagnostic condition.

Fault codes below.

ENGINE CODES

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AUTO BOX CODES

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TRANSFER CASE CODES

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here are the full manual downloads
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Re: 3.2 Di-D Diagnostic DIY - without scan tool

Fri Nov 18, 2011 3:01 pm

(Your images still don't display! ... or is it my browser? :oops: )

To check it yourself, log out and surf without logging in - usually that will show/not show images.
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Re: 3.2 Di-D Diagnostic DIY - without scan tool

Fri Nov 18, 2011 3:08 pm

I wonder how good this is at $29-95:



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The reviews seem OK for "quick-n-dirty"
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Re: 3.2 Di-D Diagnostic DIY - without scan tool

Fri Nov 18, 2011 3:11 pm

works fine on my side when logged out (and using different browser to avoid cache issues)
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Re: 3.2 Di-D Diagnostic DIY - without scan tool

Fri Nov 18, 2011 3:18 pm

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Re: 3.2 Di-D Diagnostic DIY - without scan tool

Fri Nov 18, 2011 4:41 pm

4ePikanini wrote:This is on my wish list

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SCANGAUGE-II-OB ... 904wt_1187

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More info here - http://www.scangauge.com/
Be very careful: Your pajero probably doesn't support OBDII. I've got a proper diagnostic cable and software that can read MUT-II/III and OBDII and it only works when using MUT-II. Only the American Gen 3's supported OBDII IIRC.
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Re: 3.2 Di-D Diagnostic DIY - without scan tool

Fri Nov 18, 2011 4:42 pm

4ePikanini wrote:This is on my wish list

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SCANGAUGE-II-OB ... 904wt_1187

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More info here - http://www.scangauge.com/
Nice :) Just check that it is 100% compatible with the Pajero... apparently they Pajero doesn't use a 100% standard ODBII system - the protocol is a bit different.
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Re: 3.2 Di-D Diagnostic DIY - without scan tool

Sat Jan 14, 2012 7:01 am

Is there a way faults can be read using the dash lights on a Petrol NP?

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Re: 3.2 Di-D Diagnostic DIY - without scan tool

Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:46 am

Goodsy wrote:Is there a way faults can be read using the dash lights on a Petrol NP?
Should be the same method. My Petrol NM works.
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Re: 3.2 Di-D Diagnostic DIY - without scan tool

Sat Jan 21, 2012 3:53 pm

Thank you for the tip to do the diagnostics without an scan tool. It works like a charm.
The engine light on my Pajero is displaying error code 43, Timing control valve system. Do you have any idea what this could be ?
The diff-lock light is flashing continually at the same pace ?

My Pajero is running fine under normal conditions, but sometimes it feels like it is in the wrong gear, specially when accelerating after a speed hump.

Then I also have the problem of the traction control off light and the slip light illuminating at the same time when I accelerate from time to time and when towing on steep hills. It feels like the engine is going into a limp mode and I don't have enough power ?

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