Series 4 ('86-'88) ECU Error Codes

Code #

Flashes

Diagnosed Circuit

Comments

DCC1

DCC2

1

1 Short

NO LIGHT

Crank Angle Sensor

No fail-safe mode for this sensor

2

2 Short

NO LIGHT

Air Flow Meter (AFM)

Maintains basic signal at preset level

3

3 Short

NO LIGHT

Water Thermo Sensor

2-Wire sensor on back of thermostat housing

4

4 Short

NO LIGHT

Intake Air Temp Sensor

Sensor is built into the AFM

5

1 Long

NO LIGHT

Oxygen Sensor (O2 Sensor)

Sensor located on downpipe / pre-cat

6

1 Long & 1 Short

NO LIGHT

Throttle Sensor (TPS)

Located underneath intercooler

7

1 Long & 2 Shorts

NO LIGHT

Boost / Pressure Sensor

Maintains constant command: 96mm Hg (Boost Sensor), 26.3 kPa (Pressure Sensor)

9

1 Long & 4 Shorts

NO LIGHT

Atmospheric Pressure Sensor

Located next to ECU

12

2 Shorts

1 Short

Trailing Side Coil failure

Indicates failure within the side ignition system

15

1 Long

1 Short

Intake Air Temp Sensor

Located on intake air pipe before throttle body

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