Check Engine Light on............
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Check Engine Light on............
hey guys need some input plz. my check engine light is came on yesterday. all guages show good the only thing i've done lately was change the oil this past tuesday. oil level good. i read the owners manual and says a steady on light means it's Emissions related but where should i start to look???
Thanks in advance!
btw, this is on my 96 CE
Thanks in advance!
btw, this is on my 96 CE
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St. Jude Donor '10
hey guys need some input plz. my check engine light is came on yesterday. all guages show good the only thing i've done lately was change the oil this past tuesday. oil level good. i read the owners manual and says a steady on light means it's Emissions related but where should i start to look???
Thanks in advance!
btw, this is on my 96 CE
Thanks in advance!
btw, this is on my 96 CE
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St. Jude Donor '10
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Thanks for the quick reply guys!!
i filled up about 2 or 3 weeks ago tank shows 3/4 full and i always put the highest octane from shell or exxon.
sorry for the newb question but how to i pull and get the codes?
thanks fellas!!
i filled up about 2 or 3 weeks ago tank shows 3/4 full and i always put the highest octane from shell or exxon.
sorry for the newb question but how to i pull and get the codes?
thanks fellas!!
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10, '14
if that thing is not seated correctly, or properly tightened it will do it on the OBDII systems. It will take it a while to come on and then take it a while to go off, when corrected. Of course if a person has a code reader they can tell real quick.
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10, '14
If you can't find it here, try Google. It's pretty simple.
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You have a 96, so you can use a code reader (OBDII)... If you dont have one, maybe you should invest in one $100 for a decent one $200 for one with a live data scanner and so on... Or you can take it to a local pepboys, atuozone, etc and they will test for free, just bring a pen and paper and dont let them sell you anything yet...
The port is right below the steering wheel and dash, it looks like a trapazoid
The port is right below the steering wheel and dash, it looks like a trapazoid
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St. Jude Donor '10
Because a lot of times the gas cap will throw a code. It has on my STS, it just did last week on my Son's MC SS. It did on my Durango.
if that thing is not seated correctly, or properly tightened it will do it on the OBDII systems. It will take it a while to come on and then take it a while to go off, when corrected. Of course if a person has a code reader they can tell real quick.
if that thing is not seated correctly, or properly tightened it will do it on the OBDII systems. It will take it a while to come on and then take it a while to go off, when corrected. Of course if a person has a code reader they can tell real quick.
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ok, this is what i got:
Code is P1416
definition
air system bank 2 fault
explanation
During the Air system test the ECM looks for a change in the 02 sensor voltage- No change was detected.
Probable causes
Air pump electrical circuit fault
Blocked air system
Failed Air pump
So....where do i start? LOL
Code is P1416
definition
air system bank 2 fault
explanation
During the Air system test the ECM looks for a change in the 02 sensor voltage- No change was detected.
Probable causes
Air pump electrical circuit fault
Blocked air system
Failed Air pump
So....where do i start? LOL
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10, '14
Here is a thread i found. I found it by typing Code P1416 in the serch engine and selecting the C4 section
I know nothing about this, as I have never ahd a deal like this, but here is a starting point for you.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...ease-help.html
it is an emission thing though. It won't kill your car at least.
And another, it's an easy fix. Check valve
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85708
I know nothing about this, as I have never ahd a deal like this, but here is a starting point for you.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...ease-help.html
it is an emission thing though. It won't kill your car at least.
And another, it's an easy fix. Check valve
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85708
Last edited by RetiredSFC 97; Feb 22, 2010 at 05:20 PM.
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looked for a line disconnected or kinked but no luck. somebody suggest it may be the O2 sensor that needs to be replaced but how would i know for sure? also where exactly is the air pump?
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Check the C5 tech section (I know, I know... 
)Had the same thing happen (twice) on my 96, I disconnected the rubber hose leading to the check valve, sprayed a bunch of throttle body cleaner in it, and blew it through the check valve. TB cleaner shouldn't damage O2 sensor.
Good luck.
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I went through this last month. It was the O2 sensor. Bank 2 = the right side. The code will also tell you what sensor it is (before the cat or after the cat.)
Its a cheap fix $35.00 and about 20 minutes. Make sure it is the O2 sensor you need before making the purchase.
Think about purchasing a code reader....I got one at Harbor Freight for $39.95.
Its a cheap fix $35.00 and about 20 minutes. Make sure it is the O2 sensor you need before making the purchase.
Think about purchasing a code reader....I got one at Harbor Freight for $39.95.
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From: Morgan City LA
I went through this last month. It was the O2 sensor. Bank 2 = the right side. The code will also tell you what sensor it is (before the cat or after the cat.)
Its a cheap fix $35.00 and about 20 minutes. Make sure it is the O2 sensor you need before making the purchase.
Think about purchasing a code reader....I got one at Harbor Freight for $39.95.
Its a cheap fix $35.00 and about 20 minutes. Make sure it is the O2 sensor you need before making the purchase.
Think about purchasing a code reader....I got one at Harbor Freight for $39.95.