[Shotimes] Codes 176 & 214

Jason Hartberger at3hartberger@mail.com
Sun, 28 Nov 2004 19:21:51 -0500


are you aware that your computer thinks it's 1997? all the posts I get 
from you are dated 1997, and turn up at the bottom of the stack... my 
messages are sorted by date...

Jason

Mike Bruce wrote:

>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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