Pulled the code from my 96...What does C12 mean?
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Pulled the code from my 96...What does C12 mean?
I have the service manuals, which I have a hard time following, and I can't figure out what C12 means. Also, I can't figure out how to reset the "service engine soon" light. Any have any ideas?
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Re: Pulled the code from my 96...What does C12 mean? (NE14SIN)
C12 is a check digit, it just means you engaged the code display correctly. Check engine light has to be reset by an interface.
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Re: Pulled the code from my 96...What does C12 mean? (NE14SIN)
It means that the system is working correctly. No other codes? Pull off the negative battery cable for a minute to clear any lurking glitches. Over the years, my SES has lit for no apparent reason. If it's not showing any other codes, it's propably just a hiccup in the system
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Re: Pulled the code from my 96...What does C12 mean? (vetteseniorcit)
I'm pretty sure that unhooking the battery won't do anything. That only works on OBD I systems. A 96 has OBD II. I do agree that it is probably something small.
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Re: Pulled the code from my 96...What does C12 mean? (NE14SIN)
Codes C-12 means: your car is seeing the concept well beyond
C-5...... :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :party: lol
but seriuosly its the check system start/stop code :hurray:
C-5...... :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :party: lol
but seriuosly its the check system start/stop code :hurray:
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Re: Pulled the code from my 96...What does C12 mean? (NE14SIN)
I have the service manuals, which I have a hard time following, and I can't figure out what C12 means. Also, I can't figure out how to reset the "service engine soon" light. Any have any ideas?
OBD II codes are 5 characters long Pxxxx where "P" is for powertrain and "xxxx" is the numberical code. A 5 character code will not display on the 3 character digital speedo.
You either need to take it to a shop, a parts store (some will scan it for free), buy an OBD II code scanner, or buy OBD II scanning software and interface cable for use with a laptop.
As for resetting the SES light, sometimes disconnecting the battery will work and sometimes it won't. Just recently I had a couple PCM codes that, after the problem was corrected, still required me to use my scanning software to reset/command the light to "off".
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Re: Pulled the code from my 96...What does C12 mean? (96GS#007)
Disconnecting the battery will not reset the computer, I had the same question a few days ago and tried it. You need to have a computer interface to reset our systems.
I had a check engine light come on prior to my retrieving codes, mine was for an O2 sensor. I replaced the sensor and the check engine light hasn't come on since, didn't need to reset anything for it. The problem I have now is that I still get a code c13 for the O2 sensors, I'm not going to worry about it though, I don't think it alters the performance of the engine since the problem has already been corrected. I hope.
I had a check engine light come on prior to my retrieving codes, mine was for an O2 sensor. I replaced the sensor and the check engine light hasn't come on since, didn't need to reset anything for it. The problem I have now is that I still get a code c13 for the O2 sensors, I'm not going to worry about it though, I don't think it alters the performance of the engine since the problem has already been corrected. I hope.
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Re: Pulled the code from my 96...What does C12 mean? (Chosen Won)
I'm pretty sure that unhooking the battery won't do anything. That only works on OBD I systems. A 96 has OBD II. .
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Re: Pulled the code from my 96...What does C12 mean? (korvette4u)
Codes C-12 means: your car is seeing the concept well beyond
C-5...... :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :party: lol
but seriuosly its the check system start/stop code :hurray:
C-5...... :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :party: lol
but seriuosly its the check system start/stop code :hurray:
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Re: Pulled the code from my 96...What does C12 mean? (Kizmo)
Disconnecting the battery will not reset the computer, I had the same question a few days ago and tried it. You need to have a computer interface to reset our systems.
I had a check engine light come on prior to my retrieving codes, mine was for an O2 sensor. I replaced the sensor and the check engine light hasn't come on since, didn't need to reset anything for it. The problem I have now is that I still get a code c13 for the O2 sensors, I'm not going to worry about it though, I don't think it alters the performance of the engine since the problem has already been corrected. I hope.
I had a check engine light come on prior to my retrieving codes, mine was for an O2 sensor. I replaced the sensor and the check engine light hasn't come on since, didn't need to reset anything for it. The problem I have now is that I still get a code c13 for the O2 sensors, I'm not going to worry about it though, I don't think it alters the performance of the engine since the problem has already been corrected. I hope.
