1991 3.1 code 43, lacks power

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Jul 16, 2010 | 11:36 PM

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1991 3.1 code 43, lacks power

just purchased a 91 rs with the 3.1 auto and car lacks power, check engine shows code 43, esc problem, what are the usuall fixes

Jul 18, 2010 | 10:09 AM

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Re: 1991 3.1 code 43, lacks power

43 TPS (Throttle position sensor) out of adjustment OR knock sensor signal error OR low voltage at electronic spark timing control.

thats what my book says for a code 43. hope this might help

Jul 18, 2010 | 01:30 PM

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Re: 1991 3.1 code 43, lacks power

Um, code 43 is usually a bad knock sensor, located as a coolant plug down by the starter. It's either that or there is an ECM error.

The guy above is referring to a different code...