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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 10:44 PM
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problem check engine

I have an 87 trans am with a 350 tpi and it was rebuild like two. weeks ago. Last week I started to have the check engine turn on n of rigth away. When the check engine turns on the rpms go very high and very low and when I do a turn the car turns off, or when I stop it turns off too, this happends very rearely not always. I took the car to the mechanic but everytime I take the car with the mechanic the check engine light is off so he can't check it. Thanx.

Oh and this happnes when the car is hot
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 08:14 AM
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Re: problem check engine

have you ckd. the codes ? they will be held untill re-set . checking codes will put you on the right track . good luck .
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 08:25 AM
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Re: problem check engine

short out
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your Ecu will flash 1 - 2 Four times = Code 12 system is OK
anything after Example 2 - 5 = Code 25

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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 10:15 AM
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Re: problem check engine

Originally Posted by UNCLE TOM
have you ckd. the codes ? they will be held untill re-set . checking codes will put you on the right track . good luck .
Ok so even if the check engine is off I can still check it?
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 10:18 AM
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Re: problem check engine

Originally Posted by 88gta3508
short out
[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [b] [A]
[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
your Ecu will flash 1 - 2 Four times = Code 12 system is OK
anything after Example 2 - 5 = Code 25
When I'm turning on my car it flashes 1 or 2 times
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 11:40 AM
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Re: problem check engine

your CE light will blink one flash = #1 then two flashes = #2 <> = 12 this will happen 4 times... this is normal....
if you do not get any other code.. your system has no detectable problems...
if you pulled your battery... you will need to run your car for a while.. to store any faults or codes
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