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dwforum

Wrencher

Join Date: Jul 2004

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check engine light

11-13-2004, 01:56 PM

So my check engine light clicks on pretty often when I am sitting at a stoplight for a few minutes, but shuts off as soon as I start driving. It first started less than a week ago. The problem is my obc only displays random gibberish, so I can't view the fault code. Does anyone know if I brought it into a local shop if they have an easy way of checking whats wrong without the obc. Thanks
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Spoon e30

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11-13-2004, 02:06 PM
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dwforum

Wrencher

Join Date: Jul 2004

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#3

11-13-2004, 02:30 PM

I've tried it a few times, but I am having trouble with it. It seems to be giving more than four digits...does it repeat the code multiple times?
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niq_nak

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#4

11-13-2004, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by dwforum

I've tried it a few times, but I am having trouble with it. It seems to be giving more than four digits...does it repeat the code multiple times?

i think it blinks a few times to let u know that it worked (4 i think?) then it starts giving u the code.
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dwforum

Wrencher

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#5

11-13-2004, 02:41 PM

Ignoring the first bit of flashing, I think it looks like the code is 1222, Lambda Control One. Would that be the o2 sensor?
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e30evolution

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Join Date: Oct 2003

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#6

11-13-2004, 08:02 PM

doesnt mean the o2 seonsor is bad though..... could be fuel injectors fuel pressure regulator spark plug... ign. sys. and a few other things

http://www.westwerksauto.com
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