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Question:
1998 Pontiac Bonneville mileage: 103,000.
Starting problem when ambient temperature
below 0 degrees C. Error code 43 (ESC).
This module replaced.
OK for couple of days.
Then again, code 43 (ESC).
What should be done next?
Answer: Code 43 is knock sensor - replacing it should fix
your problem.
Question:
1999 Buick Century mileage: 82,000.
I am having some trouble with my car.
The problem occurred suddenly.
The car starts and runs fine until about
15-20 minutes into the drive, then it just shuts
off.
After about a 5-10 min wait it fires right back
up.
Then after another short drive it shuts
down again.
Then it repeats the process.
I found that when it shuts down I lose
spark.
The ignition coils check out o.k.
In addition, I still have power to the
ignition module so I changed the module, the
problem still exists.
I looked at the engine-wiring diagram and
found two temperatures.
Sensors 1 runs the fan (which seems to cycle
o.k.) the other sends a signal to the
temperature gauge and to the ECM.
I am guessing the problem is temperature
related, so I changed the temperature sensor and
the problem still exists.
I got three codes from the computer.
12, which I think, is a gm computer.
Test code 21, I do not know and 42, I do
not know.
I am pulling out my hair on this one (what
little I have left) are all these sensors really
needed.
Cars used to run fine without them.
I hope you can help.
Thank you.
Answer:
Your code 21 is TPS (Throttle Position Sensor),
which means your signal voltage is high.
Code 42 is EST (Electronic Spark Timing),
which means your circuit is either open or
grounded.
Question:
1998 Ford Thunderbird 2.3l mileage: 106,000.
My spark plugs, cap, wires, and rotor
were changed and the timing was done with a
timing gun.
My car lacks power, the turbo psi comes
on sometimes and the gas pedal is hard to press.
As soon as the car warms up it does not
do this, but it still will not take off fast
when at a standstill, it takes awhile to pick up
speed.
The timing was set at 30 BTC and started right,
now it is at 10 BTC and is hard to start.
The engine light comes on after driving
for a while.
The codes I get are 42 and 14.
Answer:
Code 14 is erratic ignition signal for PIP.
Code 42 is heated exhaust oxygen sensor
too rich.
You might want to check the fuel pressure
regulator; it may be faulty.
Question:
2005 2500 Chevy Silverado turbo diesel mileage:
55,000 km.
Engine stalls when traveling.
This happens occasionally.
When engine stalls, pull over and turn
ignition off.
I then turn ignition on and start the
vehicle and proceed to drive away.
Occasionally I will only put transmission
in neutral when stall occurs, restart engine,
and continue.
There has been no problem-starting engine
at any time.
The trouble codes come out as 35, 36, 39,
68, 78; there is no code 12.
Hope you can be of assistance.
Answer:
Code 35 is injector pulse with error (short).
Code 36 is injector pulse with error
(long).
Code 39 is TCC stuck off (transmission).
Code 68 is overdrive ratio error.
Code 78 is waste gate solenoid fault.
Question:
1999 Dodge Caravan mileage: 104,000.
I have a code 12.
Any ideas?
Answer:
Code 12 merely means that you are ready
to access the computer.
Question:
1999 Lincoln Towncar mileage: 121,000.
What does trouble code 34 indicate?
Answer:
Code 34 indicates the EGR valve positing
sensor voltage is above closed limits.
Question:
2001 Chevy Cavalier mileage: 103,000.
5-speed. When traveling in residential
areas or where slow speed is required, the car
starts shaking violently.
This occurs whenever I try to maintain
speed around 25 MPH (second gear).
Above this speed the shaking stops.
Below 25 MPH, it does not shake either.
When idling, the car has a noticeable
smoky exhaust.
I was inspecting the tail pipe and
noticed a carbon powder build up around the end
of the pipe.
I have so far replaced the Idle Speed
Sensor and Throttle Positioning Motor.
I bought an oxygen sensor and have not
yet installed it.
I am not sure what else to do.
The plugs and wires were recently
replaced.
I use premium oil when I change the oil (about
every 5000 miles).
I pinged the ECM and got trouble codes
22, 35, and 44, but I am not sure what they
mean.
Any suggestions would be most helpful.
Answer:
Code 22 is - low TPS voltage.
Code 35 is IAC speed error.
Code 44 is lean exhaust.
With 103,000 miles, a compression check
would be a good idea also.
Question:
1999 Dodge Caravan mileage: 108,000.
Does anyone know what engine code 32
means?
Answer: Code 32 is low speed
fan control relay circuit. Check The fan control
module.
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