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1994 Plymouth Acclaim check engine light
The check engine light keeps coming on in my girlfriends Acclaim. It has
oil and coolant. What else could be causing the light to come on? Thanks. |
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> wrote in message ... > The check engine light keeps coming on in my girlfriends Acclaim. It has > oil and coolant. What else could be causing the light to come on? Thanks. In my experience, the CE light often reflects a condition such as a sensor input which is out of range of what the control module accepts as normal. The sensor may be bad, or an engine condition may be present which generates a sensor signal which then trips the check engine sequence.. Could be a lot of things. Don't throw parts at it..Have someone scan it for you, or take it to a mechanic who can diagnose the problem exactly. |
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Thanks Daniel. I'll see if the plug is pulled for the transmission error.
What should I do for the EGR error? Thanks again! "Daniel J. Stern" > wrote in message n.umich.edu... > On Thu, 29 Dec 2005, wrote: > >> I have a code 37 and a code 32. > > 32: EGR system fault > > 37: Transmission torque converter lockup clutch circuit open or shorted > (probably because somebody pulled the plug, which lives next to the trans > fluid dipstick). > |
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Upon closer inspection I find that the transmission sensor seemed to be
connected properly but I pulled it off just in case and noticed that there is transmission fluid in the socket. Is this normal? I wiped it out with some q tips and put it back on but I still get the error. As for the EGR valve, it looks to be connected properly (no hose cracks or anything), so should I remove it and clean it with something? I did notice that the car will rev up and then go back to normal idle repeatedly while just sitting in park. I assume that is because the EGR is throwing something off? Advance Auto wants $69 for a replacement EGR. Should I just replace it? Will it hurt anything if she were to drive it anywhere or will it just have crappy gas mileage and the funny idle? Thanks for any help. "Daniel J. Stern" > wrote in message .umich.edu... > On Fri, 30 Dec 2005, wrote: > >> Thanks Daniel. I'll see if the plug is pulled for the transmission >> error. What should I do for the EGR error? > > It's probably either a faulty EGR valve or a clogged EGR crossover pipe, > but could be another fault. |
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On Tue, 3 Jan 2006, wrote:
> Upon closer inspection I find that the transmission sensor seemed to be > connected properly but I pulled it off just in case and noticed that there > is transmission fluid in the socket. Is this normal? Nope. Something's probably broken. Note that this code won't make major problems for you or the car; you'll just lose about 6% fuel economy over 45mph if you don't fix it. > put it back on but I still get the error. You'd have to clear the codes and see if the 37 comes back -- they don't self-clear. Clearing the codes is achieved by removing the negative battery cable for 2 minutes, then reconnecting it. > As for the EGR > valve, it looks to be connected properly (no hose cracks or anything), so > should I remove it and clean it with something? You can try, though sometimes they're so carboned up that replacement is the only option. The EGR valve on this car connects to an EGR crossover tube, which is a metal pipe that runs from the exhaust manifold up and across to the EGR valve where it sits on the intake manifold. This pipe can and does eventually become clogged with carbon, necessitating cleaning or replacement. > I did notice that the car > will rev up and then go back to normal idle repeatedly while just sitting in > park. Not normal. > Advance Auto wants $69 for a replacement EGR. Probably about what you'll spend, but check www.rockauto.com . > Will it hurt anything if she were to drive it anywhere A faulty EGR valve *can* cause collateral damage in addition to the driveability and mileage reductions. This ought to be fixed. DS |
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Thanks for all the help Daniel. After cleaning the transmission sensor and
reconnecting it and replacing the EGR valve, all errors are gone. You sure know alot about the Plymouth Acclaim! Thanks again! "Daniel J. Stern" > wrote in message n.umich.edu... > On Tue, 3 Jan 2006, wrote: > >> Upon closer inspection I find that the transmission sensor seemed to be >> connected properly but I pulled it off just in case and noticed that >> there >> is transmission fluid in the socket. Is this normal? > > Nope. Something's probably broken. Note that this code won't make major > problems for you or the car; you'll just lose about 6% fuel economy over > 45mph if you don't fix it. > >> put it back on but I still get the error. > > You'd have to clear the codes and see if the 37 comes back -- they don't > self-clear. Clearing the codes is achieved by removing the negative > battery cable for 2 minutes, then reconnecting it. > >> As for the EGR >> valve, it looks to be connected properly (no hose cracks or anything), so >> should I remove it and clean it with something? > > You can try, though sometimes they're so carboned up that replacement is > the only option. The EGR valve on this car connects to an EGR crossover > tube, which is a metal pipe that runs from the exhaust manifold up and > across to the EGR valve where it sits on the intake manifold. This pipe > can and does eventually become clogged with carbon, necessitating cleaning > or replacement. > >> I did notice that the car >> will rev up and then go back to normal idle repeatedly while just sitting >> in >> park. > > Not normal. > >> Advance Auto wants $69 for a replacement EGR. > > Probably about what you'll spend, but check www.rockauto.com . > >> Will it hurt anything if she were to drive it anywhere > > A faulty EGR valve *can* cause collateral damage in addition to the > driveability and mileage reductions. This ought to be fixed. > > DS |
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