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Diagnostic Aids

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The scan tester cannot help diagnose a Code 42 problem. See INTERMITTENTS in appropriate TESTS W/O CODES article in this section. See below.

Fig 1: Code 42 Schematic ("C" & "K" Series Exc. 5.7L M/T) Ignition Control
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Fig 2: Code 42 Schematic ("C" & "K" Series 5.7L M/T) Ignition Control
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Fig 3: Code 42 Schematic ("P" Series A/T) Ignition Control
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Fig 4: Code 42 Schematic ("G" Series) Ignition Control
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Fig 5: Code 42 Schematic ("P" Series M/T) Ignition Control
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Fig 6: Code 42 Flow Chart Ignition Control
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