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How do you pull up diagnostic codes on a 1991 Cadillac Sedan Deville?

1991 Cadillac Sedan Deville Diagnostic Codes

1. Turn the key to the "On" position, but do not start the engine.

2. Press and hold the "Off" button on the climate control panel for 5 seconds.

3. The display will show "Diagnostics".

4. Press the "Up" or "Down" buttons to scroll through the diagnostic codes.

5. The codes will be displayed in two-digit format. The first digit is the main category, and the second digit is the specific code.

6. Refer to the Cadillac Deville owner's manual for a description of the diagnostic codes.

Main Categories

* 10 - Body Control Module (BCM)

* 20 - Engine Control Module (ECM)

* 30 - Transmission Control Module (TCM)

* 40 - Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Module

* 50 - Air Bag Control Module (ABCM)

* 60 - Climate Control Module (CCM)

* 70 - Radio Control Module (RCM)

* 80 - Security Control Module (SCM)

Specific Codes

* 51 - Low coolant level

* 52 - Engine overheating

* 61 - Transmission slippage

* 71 - ABS malfunction

* 81 - Air bag deployment failure

Clearing Diagnostic Codes

Diagnostic codes can be cleared by disconnecting the battery for at least 10 minutes.