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SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

F-79prose procedure

Principle of Code Cycle

Malfunction codes are determined as shown below.

1. Code cycle break

The time between malfunction code cycles is 4.0 seconds (the time the lamp is off).

2. Second digit of malfunction code (ones position)

The digit in the ones position of the malfunction code represents the number of times the buzzer sounds 0.4 second during one cycle.

3. First digit of malfunction code (tens position)

The digit in the tens position of the malfunction code represents the number of times the buzzer is on 1.2 seconds during one cycle.
It should also be noted that the light goes off for 1.6 seconds between the long and short pulses of the buzzer.

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