[Shotimes] Codes 176 & 214

Paul Nimz pnimz@v8sho.com
Sat, 27 Nov 2004 19:44:47 -0600


If the code is on just one bank there is something wrong there.  Bad FI or 
vacuum leak?

214 might be the cam sensor.

Paul Nimz
'97 TR
'93 EG mtx


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Bruce" <shoitoff@verizon.net>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 27, 1997 6:32 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] Codes 176 & 214


> Hey all!
>
> Within the past few weeks (since the weather has gotten colder), my 93
> ATX has started showing the CEL.  While driving normally, under 2/3
> throttle, I get no light.  I do get a light for a couple minutes after
> spirited driving.  Usually, the light appears about 5 to 10 seconds
> after resuming a safe, sane, driving style.  I can get the light on the
> freeway, and twisty back roads.  All that seems to matter is that the
> secondaries are open.
>
> After pulling codes, I get 176(left bank o2 sensor lean), and 214(CID
> circuit failure).  I get the same codes after resetting the computer and
> driving for a few days.
>
> The car is a SHOshop stage 2 car with a Dynomax cat-back.  I have a D4U1
> with a generically tuned LPM.  Both o2 sensors have less than 3 years on
> them.  I have not noticed any loss of power or any other problems.  If
> it weren't for the light, I would think the car was operating
> perfectly(aside from the leaky cam seal).  I plan on replacing the cam
> seals when I install +20 cams.  Speaking of the leaky cam seal, which I
> think may be the one on the cam position sensor, could the leak be
> fouling the CID sensor and setting the code?
>
> About the 176 code.  I know the chip is not set perfectly for my car and
> will need to be tuned after cams.  Would it be possible that a poor tune
> would cause an erratic A/F ratio coming off load to set a code and
> illuminate the CEL?
>
> If you've read all that, thank you.  I eagerly anticipate your replies.
>
> Mike Bruce
> 93 ATX
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