Engine Light On and Nobody's Home

[TOMMY GUN]

When I went to VIR, after the first day my engine light came on.

A freind (SPRSNK) had a code reader and said it was running rich and cleared it.

Since, it has done it again twice.

Assuming it is the same thing I cleared it by re-installing my tune.

Any ideas why after a period it would throw a rich code?

Anyone know of a reasonably priced code reader that tells you worthy info?


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[BADBOY500]

Originally Posted by TOMMY GUN

When I went to VIR, after the first day my engine light came on.

A freind (SPRSNK) had a code reader and said it was running rich and cleared it.

Since, it has done it again twice.

Assuming it is the same thing I cleared it by re-installing my tune.

Any ideas why after a period it would throw a rich code?

Anyone know of a reasonably priced code reader that tells you worthy info?


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Just clear the code and limp home ..Thats what I do.....

[TOMMY GUN]

Originally Posted by BADBOY500

Just clear the code and limp home ..Thats what I do.....

:bangin:


I think it just runs a little rich.

I need someone smart to tell me why?

Adaptive learning? < I don't think so unless the car is getting afraid everytime I get in the drivers seat!


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[Joe G]

After learning some new info this week, Birdman should have some answers for you.

Sorry I can't help... this stuff was so far above my head I thought I was talking to 68fastback again.



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[TOMMY GUN]

Originally Posted by Joe G

After learning some new info this week, Birdman should have some answers for you.

Sorry I can't help... this stuff was so far above my head I thought I was talking to 68fastback again.



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I usually find out stuff 6 months after the fact.


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[Carnut]

Bad O2 sensor maybe.

I thought you had a service manual? :trouble-1:

[twobjshelbys]

Gas cap on tight and no leak?

[BADGIRL500]

Originally Posted by TOMMY GUN

:bangin:



I need someone smart to tell me why?



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I guess that leaves me out!!! :bangin:

[TOMMY GUN]

Originally Posted by BADGIRL500

I guess that leaves me out!!! :bangin:

Looks like it leaves all these clowns out.

Loose nut behind the wheel.


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[TOMMY GUN]

Originally Posted by Carnut

Bad O2 sensor maybe.

I thought you had a service manual? :trouble-1:

It doesn't say where to start when the light comes on.


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[Carnut]

Auto X Ray makes a pretty good reader for somewhat cheap.

Once you have the code, the manual should give you a trouble shooting tree for that code. It should tell you how to test each suspected component.

What code did it throw?

I don't have a manual yet so I can't look it up.

[TOMMY GUN]

Originally Posted by Carnut

Auto X Ray makes a pretty good reader for somewhat cheap.

Once you have the code, the manual should give you a trouble shooting tree for that code. It should tell you how to test each suspected component.

What code did it throw?

I don't have a manual yet so I can't look it up.

When a member from a different site (SPRSNK) checked it for me all he said is it was a rich code...I'm assuming it is the same thing now.

[Carnut]

Originally Posted by TOMMY GUN

When a member from a different site (SPRSNK) checked it for me all he said is it was a rich code...I'm assuming it is the same thing now.

Usually there is a 3 or 4 digit code-then an explanation. I didn't see rich as a normal explanation.

[TOMMY GUN]

Originally Posted by Carnut

Usually there is a 3 or 4 digit code-then an explanation. I didn't see rich as a normal explanation.

I never said I was normal?







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[TOMMY GUN]

I see this...

AutoXray®


Not a bad price at all.

Is our ECM a OBD II ?

I thought it was some special "spanish oak" thing-a-ma-bob ?

:mafia20smile:

[Carnut]

Originally Posted by TOMMY GUN

I see this...

AutoXray®


Not a bad price at all.

Is our ECM a OBD II ?

I thought it was some special "spanish oak" thing-a-ma-bob ?

:mafia20smile:

I think the EZ Scan 6000-6100 reads the codes.

I would contact them and ask specifically for application to be sure because they are not completely clear on their site.

And yes it is a Spanish Oak thing-a-ma-bob.Their site says they have a spanish version:mafia20smile:

[TOMMY GUN]

Originally Posted by Carnut

I think the EZ Scan 6000-6100 reads the codes.

I would contact them and ask specifically for application to be sure because they are not completely clear on their site.

And yes it is a Spanish Oak thing-a-ma-bob.Their site says they have a spanish version:mafia20smile:

Spanish language :bangin:


I don't want to call, I want it NOW!


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[Carnut]

Originally Posted by TOMMY GUN

Spanish language :bangin:


I don't want to call, I want it NOW!


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Oh, well I'm sure its fine then.:Bigguy:

[Max]

Originally Posted by TOMMY GUN

I see this...

AutoXray®


Not a bad price at all.

Is our ECM a OBD II ?

I thought it was some special "spanish oak" thing-a-ma-bob ?

:mafia20smile:

a


Those used to be made at our Cleveland plant. SPX bought Auto XRay a few years ago. I was the lucky guy that got to manage the inventory and travel back and forth from Mpls. to Cle.. That plant is now scheduled for closure, and much of those items are being built in China now. I would not give them one red cent.

[TOMMY GUN]

What is the difference between the one I listed and the 6000 ?

I don't think I understand. Looks like they both read the codes and explain them, but one is $130 and one is $550.


The less expensive one has less cords.