>> (Got those brakes fixed. Seem to be just fine).
>>
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> There are tons of codes that could be present. Depending on the year, you
> may even be able to read the codes from the service engine light yourself.
>>> (Got those brakes fixed. Seem to be just fine).
>>>
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> How would one do that? (it's a 1991)
1991 has OBD I so do a web search for images of an OBD I connector. Short
pins A & B with a paper clip or the likes and turn the key on. The SES
light will flash in a manner like Morris code. It will flash a series of
three "12"'s (if I remember correctly), then it will flash the code for the
error it has, followed by three more "12"'s. The 12's will flash a one
flash of the SES, a slight pause and then two flashes of the SES.
There's tons of stuff on the web about reading OBD I codes - do a little
looking around and you'll find a lot including a code list.

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labatyd - 21 Nov 2007 18:38 GMT
>>>> (Got those brakes fixed. Seem to be just fine).
>>>>
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> There's tons of stuff on the web about reading OBD I codes - do a little
> looking around and you'll find a lot including a code list.
Thanks for the tips. I'm one of the old fashioned guys quite comfortable
with the earlier generation of vehicles but not these electronic types.
labatyd - 22 Nov 2007 03:58 GMT
>>>> (Got those brakes fixed. Seem to be just fine).
>>>>
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> There's tons of stuff on the web about reading OBD I codes - do a little
> looking around and you'll find a lot including a code list.
OK seems it's Code 23.
That works out as:
23 Manifold air temperature sensor signal showed an air temperature
of -31° F for 10 seconds after engine had been running for 4 minutes.
from this site: http://www.troublecodes.net/GM/90-91_31V_mfi.shtml
labatyd - 25 Nov 2007 16:45 GMT
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>> 1991 has OBD I so do a web search for images of an OBD I connector.
>> Short pins A & B with a paper clip or the likes and turn the key on. The
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> from this site: http://www.troublecodes.net/GM/90-91_31V_mfi.shtml
Turns out it was caused by the connector on the air cleaner left unplugged
by the outfit that did the last oil change for my Dad just the day before I
picked up the car to do the brakes. I stopped by to visit a buddy who works
in a dealership. He checked their computer and pin pointed the problem in
seconds.
Guess you can't trust any shop to do a simple oil change.
:-(