[Shotimes] Codes 176 & 214

[Carl Prochilo]

214 is the cam sensor, but if he is not getting any stumbling, then I am
suspicious.  Which code was thrown first?
-- 
Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
92 Ultra Red Crimson

On Sat, November 27, 2004 8:44 pm, Paul Nimz said:
> 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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