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Car Forum / GMC Cars / November 2007

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labatyd - 21 Nov 2007 02:21 GMT
(Got those brakes fixed. Seem to be just fine).

Another problem surfaced just before the brake job and hasn't gone away yet.
Thought it might have been caused by low level of brake fluid.

The service engine light comes on occasionally. Seems it my be most often
when stopped at a light but it has come up at other times.

Anyone have a list of devices that will trigger this alarm?

Thanks
Tim J. - 21 Nov 2007 02:45 GMT
> (Got those brakes fixed. Seem to be just fine).
>
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>Anyone have a list of devices that will trigger this alarm?

What year?  I'm getting an occasional SES light at low engine speeds.
It's supposed to be a loose connection to something in the vapor
recovery system, but I haven't gotten it back to the mechanic yet to
get it straightened out.
labatyd - 21 Nov 2007 12:49 GMT
>> (Got those brakes fixed. Seem to be just fine).
>>
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> recovery system, but I haven't gotten it back to the mechanic yet to
> get it straightened out.

Sorry should have mentioned 1991 six cylinder (3.1)
Mike - 21 Nov 2007 03:11 GMT
> (Got those brakes fixed. Seem to be just fine).
>
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> Thanks

   Get the codes read to pinpoint your problem.
80 Knight - 21 Nov 2007 04:37 GMT
> (Got those brakes fixed. Seem to be just fine).
>
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>
> Anyone have a list of devices that will trigger this alarm?

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.
labatyd - 21 Nov 2007 12:50 GMT
>> (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.

How would one do that? (it's a 1991)
Mike Marlow - 21 Nov 2007 14:48 GMT
>>> (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.

:-(
 
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