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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 08:37 PM
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I Am Getting A Code 1661 When I Check It. The Check Engine Light Is Coming On. As I Drive The Car It Will Go Out For A Bit Then Come Back On At Random. Yesterday It Actually Flickered Like A Bad Connection. I Was Told It Could Have Something To Do With The Pcm. What Is The Pcm And Where Is It Located At???????????????? Please Someone Has To Have An Idea???????????????
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 11:04 PM
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I'm not sure what a code 1661 is. When you first check the code, you should see one flash, pause, then two flashes; the sequence should repeat for a total of 3 "12" codes. Any trouble will flash after that initial sequence using the same format:first number, pause, second number.
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 11:07 PM
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They must have OBDii...code 12 test is for OBD1 cars.

try www.obdii.com
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 11:23 PM
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Ahhhh....guess I should've asked about the year first.
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 03:04 AM
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tes its a obd2. think i may have figured out the problem. the headlight switch seems to be the culprit. thanks for the replies though
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by SMAR1477
I Am Getting A Code 1661 When I Check It. The Check Engine Light Is Coming On. As I Drive The Car It Will Go Out For A Bit Then Come Back On At Random. Yesterday It Actually Flickered Like A Bad Connection. I Was Told It Could Have Something To Do With The Pcm. What Is The Pcm And Where Is It Located At???????????????? Please Someone Has To Have An Idea???????????????
Fill out your profile so we know what you are driving.
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 07:34 AM
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And please don't post with every word starting with a cap letter. Thx.
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