98 malibu 2.4L OBD II codes

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cnw1 - 05 Dec 2007 21:24 GMT

my car was in today an came up with two codes
P0200
P0302

an now im being told i have to change the computer
does this sound reasonable?
he already tried change the injectors,rewiring the injectors,he also tried
wiring directly from the computer to the #2 injector but it was still not
working.....he said it the injector kept on getting 12V does this seem on
the up and up, should i go ahead and buy the computer?

please help me i dont have meuch money and cant afford to blow it on a
chance.

thanks in advance

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Blank Flange - 05 Dec 2007 22:48 GMT

There's not enough info to say for sure, but changing out the computer is a
pretty drastic step. You might be wise to seek another opinion.

If it comes to it, you can get a used computer from a junker. You just have
to make sure that the donor vehicle is EXACTLY the same as yours - same
engine, transmission, accessories, options... everything.

-BF

> my car was in today an came up with two codes
> P0200
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> thanks in advance

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Woody - 06 Dec 2007 01:53 GMT

Once you start jumpering wiring in an OBDII car anything can be destroyed.
There are proper ways to test for open/shorted circuits. Find a good
mechanic who can diagnose it correctly.

> my car was in today an came up with two codes
> P0200
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>
> thanks in advance

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cnw1 - 07 Dec 2007 20:47 GMT

just to let everyone know it was the computer i got it replaced an flashed
today car works good just need to change a spark plug now

> my car was in today an came up with two codes
> P0200
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>
> thanks in advance

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Blank Flange - 08 Dec 2007 20:29 GMT

Glad to hear everything worked out.

BTW, if you don't mind my asking, how much did the new computer run you?

> just to let everyone know it was the computer i got it replaced an flashed
> today car works good just need to change a spark plug now
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> >
> > thanks in advance

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