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I am picking up a code 12 when check engine light is on. The service manual indicates that the distributor spark tuning reference pulses which are generated by the pick up coil are not being received by the ECM. What does this mean and how do you fix it? The plugs, wires, distributor, cap, rotor and ignition coil were change 1200 miles ago. Thanks
I am picking up a code 12 when check engine light is on. The service manual indicates that the distributor spark tuning reference pulses which are generated by the pick up coil are not being received by the ECM. What does this mean and how do you fix it? The plugs, wires, distributor, cap, rotor and ignition coil were change 1200 miles ago. Thanks
I would delete the error memory and wait to see what happens. If everything goes well, everything is fine!
Check the black connector (4wire) behind the distributor make sure it's plugged in if it is most likely the ignition module is bad if the check engine light stays on with a code 12.
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Originally Posted by biaggio
Hi,
I am picking up a code 12 when check engine light is on. The service manual indicates that the distributor spark tuning reference pulses which are generated by the pick up coil are not being received by the ECM. What does this mean and how do you fix it? The plugs, wires, distributor, cap, rotor and ignition coil were change 1200 miles ago. Thanks
What are you saying...you are getting a code 12 when you do a test and that's it OR you are getting a code 12 because the CEL is on while the engine running? If you are just testing, don't worry about it, it's normal like mentioned.
Last edited by Buccaneer; Jun 12, 2018 at 05:51 PM.