Shift light turns on when jumping ALDL (Page 1/1)
M.aaron80 MAY 22, 03:46 PM
I was trying to read codes That are stored, if any. And when I jump the ALDL the shift light comes on and no check engine light. What can cause this? I have an 86gt 4spd.
fierosound MAY 22, 05:23 PM
Without jumping ALDL connections and Key On - is Check Engine Light ON?
(asking to make sure CEL bulb is not burned out)

Do you jump ALDL connections, THEN turn Key to ON position?
http://www.fiero.nl/cgi-bin/main.cgi?ECMCodes


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M.aaron80 MAY 22, 05:27 PM
Check engine light does not come on when the key is on. How would a bad bulb make the shift light come on?
Gall757 MAY 22, 05:33 PM

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Originally posted by M.aaron80:

Check engine light does not come on when the key is on. How would a bad bulb make the shift light come on?



It may not be a bad bulb....it may be a bad ECM. Replace the bulb to find out.

[This message has been edited by Gall757 (edited 05-22-2020).]

Patrick MAY 22, 05:36 PM

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Originally posted by M.aaron80:

Check engine light does not come on when the key is on.



That makes reading codes a whole lot more difficult. You need that light to be working. As mentioned, check to see if the bulb has burned out.

Are you absolutely sure you're using the correct terminals, as sometimes the ALDL connector is mounted upside down?

fierosound MAY 30, 10:47 AM

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Originally posted by M.aaron80:

Check engine light does not come on when the key is on.



So.... did you fix this and get the ALDL Codes?
M.aaron80 JUN 03, 11:03 PM
No, I can’t find the problem
M.aaron80 JUN 04, 11:14 AM
The problem is my bulb!
Notorio JUN 08, 05:28 PM

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Originally posted by M.aaron80:

The problem is my bulb!



So with the new bulb are you getting any codes? I was thinking perhaps the CEL was burned out because it was ON all the time ...