Intermittent DIC Codes
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Intermittent DIC Codes
There are plenty of threads talking about history or current codes which we can trace and fix using the manuals or with all the advice around here.
I got to thinking about how many of us have intermittent faults.
I have 2. On start it takes a few seconds before the electrics come on line. Sometimes I get a "shocks inoperative" warning. It clears almost immediately and no code is set. Even Bill Curlee is stumped. I had a P1416 air bank sensor code that came on recently but only once and hasn't reoccurred. I should also add the dreaded total power failure with a shut down at the side of the road but the car then fired up immediately. That was back in 2004 but my battery failed shortly afterwards.
Do you have a code or a warning that sets occasionally but then clears? If so what?
I got to thinking about how many of us have intermittent faults.
I have 2. On start it takes a few seconds before the electrics come on line. Sometimes I get a "shocks inoperative" warning. It clears almost immediately and no code is set. Even Bill Curlee is stumped. I had a P1416 air bank sensor code that came on recently but only once and hasn't reoccurred. I should also add the dreaded total power failure with a shut down at the side of the road but the car then fired up immediately. That was back in 2004 but my battery failed shortly afterwards.
Do you have a code or a warning that sets occasionally but then clears? If so what?
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Fortunately, my car has not shown any signs of intermittent codes or warnings - in fact, it has never displayed any trouble messages on the DIC. Hope it stays that way. And if it is stumping Bill Curlee, it must be a really difficult one to figure out.
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Intermittent Codes
So this morning, I disconnected battery ground. After some coffee, I re-connected and started the car. All codes now history. Cleared codes and restarted. No codes. Wife refuses to ride in car. Now afraid to drive more that 5 miles from home.
