New Guy w/ Check Engine light?
My Uncle has a '96 Cobra that is bone-stock. The check engine light comes on, then goes off, then will stays on, goes off etc. But it doesn't blink. We changed the plugs and the light went off for a while, then came back on. He even had the Computer reset this morning. But by the afternoon the light was back on. The mlies are 48K. I think it might me the O2 sensors...am I close? Also, how many o2 sensors are on the car with the stock (Yes, restrictive 4-cats) exhaust system? thanks in advance!
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There are about 500 things that can turn the light on, Take your pick.
Or you could get it checked by someone with an OBDII scanner. A lot cheaper then throwing parts at it. ------------------ 14.16@97.53 3500lb race weight Silver 2001GT 4R70W auto K&N Silencer removed Magnaflow Mufflers Motorsports ccBreather |
We bought the scanner today and received a code 1443, the 1 is for a manufacturer code. So I guess the code is 443. The Chilton's manual is out-dated and of no help for the 4.6's. Any idea what code 443 could be???
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http://www.obdii.com/codes.asp
Try this link. It shows an evap code which means you most likely have a sticking purge solonoid. The code should be a P1443. Thats the way OBDII codes are stored. Hope this helps. |
Thanks for the help. What is a purge solenoid?? Does ithave something to do with the Purge cannister??
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Yes, it is the vacume valve for the canister. |
Is that part something that is vital to passing emissions?? How does its' failure effect performance??
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