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theconductor

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My check engine light comes on every few minutes while driving. When it does there is a brief spike in the rpm's. After a few minutes the light goes off for a short while.

Any ideas?

Thanks
Kyle
 

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dump your codes. you can get a digital OBD code reader for like $30. very useful to have. you can even dump them with a paper clip, but the scanner is much handier.
 

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I have a code reader but it doesn't work. I think the wires to connecter may be crossed. I will have to find the "how to" on the paperclip and give it a try.

-kyle
 

theconductor

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okay, I finally got my plug for the code reader wired up right. i pulled codes 67 and 85. Seems to be something with the clutch/shift switch or solenoid. would I just need to replace the solenoid on the drivers side fender?

any thoughts?

-kyle
 

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Did you have the car in neutral and the AC turned off when you ran codes? If not, 67 can occur.
 

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I did have the car in gear now that you mentioned it. I guess I will focus on what needs to be done to clear the 85 code...


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