Bonnie dies occassionally!
10-15-2003, 10:19 AM
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Bonnie dies occassionally!
My check engine light keeps coming on, depending on how I start the car(seems if i turn the switch fast that is when it mostly pops on). Occasionally the car stutters while accelerating and sometimes even shuts off. I pump the accelerator to keep it running. The mechanics aren't having much luck diagnosing the problem. Can anyone help?
it even does this on a full tank of gas
it even does this on a full tank of gas
10-15-2003, 07:00 PM
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There is no way of telling until you retrieve the codes, you'll just be guessing. The last time you took it to the dealer, had it already set off a code? If not, it sounds like it has now. You could reset the computer by killing the power to it for at least 15 seconds, but dont do this if you plan on having them try to read the codes again. It will wipe out (or should) anything stored on it.
10-15-2003, 09:29 PM
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Yes, "fuddyduddy121" is right, as he shared with me the same info, if they are using the Actron cp9110 scantool, they need to use the 16 pin cable (cp9115). The scantools are selling on EBAY for anywhere from 75-125 bucks. I already purchased the cable from Actron for 45 bucks. Sounds expensive, but would pay for itself after a couple of trips to the dealership.
10-15-2003, 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by jkinney
There is no way of telling until you retrieve the codes, you'll just be guessing. The last time you took it to the dealer, had it already set off a code? If not, it sounds like it has now. You could reset the computer by killing the power to it for at least 15 seconds, but dont do this if you plan on having them try to read the codes again. It will wipe out (or should) anything stored on it.
10-22-2003, 09:09 AM
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:( Hello....I have 92 ssei.......it will start and run after it warms up...180 deg. stat.....and you put it under a load the ses light comes on......at 60 mph or so it acts like it hicups and if you mash down the throttle for more power it hesitates and then will take off like a bat out of ____!!! I put a new ecm in it......new boost sylenoid......now code 34 ....maf sensor? I even cleaned the tb.....checked the tps with a volt meter....its fine...other than that the car is great....using gas also....changed filter and pump.......any advice would be greatly appreiciated.......I have been all over this car.......vaccum lines.......charcoal canister..........could a battery cause this......I have put 3 in it......autozone checked it about 1 month ago, it was bad...........the calbes work loose.......and sometimes I get an code for the anti theft system....... 
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10-22-2003, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by fuddyduddy121
Tell Autozone to go get their OBD-1 scanner with their 16 pin OBD-2 cable and hook it up...
What model Scantool do they use for OBD-1 and OBD-2 scanning?
What model Scantool do they use for OBD-1 and OBD-2 scanning?