Today my GTA decided to spring a code 34 on me. This irritates me because very recently I put in a new MAF, new power relay and a new burnoff relay. I hooked up my auto x-ray and the MAF g/s was right at 8 at idle and seemed to be behaving properly, but every once in a while, it'll flash 0 g/s very quickly then be back at 8. The SES light seems to come on consistantly every time within a few seconds of starting the car. Drivability and idle are normal. Any ideas?

 

Have you pissed off anyone who practices voodoo or witchcraft?

 

not to my knowledge, but anybody that has followed my 4-year saga can attest to my karma.

But... no code on the way to work today.

I hate chasing intermittant problems.

 

I have seen a false code 34 due to low battery voltage during cranking. Replaced the battery and never had a problem again.

 

I get that stupid code about half the time I first start my car up. If I turn it off for a minute and start it back up, it won't come on again.

 

Hmm. I suppose the battery voltage thing could do it. My car cranks for ever before it fires sometimes. (That's another problem that I haven't tracked down yet). It just struck me as odd that it happened for the first time in months, and did it on 3 consecutive starts. The quick dips to 0g/s kind of surprised me too.

 

**Drivability and idle are normal**

And your complaint IS ?

LOL.......

.....sounds like your livin' right dude...... you're one of the "lucky" ones.

Aside from a possible PROM or ECM glitch I vote the battery and/or alternator quirk.