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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 01:11 PM
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troubleshooting codes

is it "ecu" code? and where do i look for these? i want to check mine but dont know how to do this. the manual doesnt say, unless i missed it once or twice.
in the stickey it shows somebody using a flathead to set it to self diagnose. but where's this box found in my car? when i turn the screw what happens? thanks
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 01:22 PM
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Its behind the center of the dash (radio,ash tray, etc) on the floor/hump.

This link should be all you need...
http://vbxmaxima.8m.com/ecu.html


After following the directions there and nothing happens than this is a good thing assuming that your Check Engine/ Service Engine Soon light isn't blown out.

Otherwise it will show SES/CEL will start blinking like a SOS code. First it will do long blinks and then short blinks.
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by dayglo
is it "ecu" code? and where do i look for these? i want to check mine but dont know how to do this. the manual doesnt say, unless i missed it once or twice.
in the stickey it shows somebody using a flathead to set it to self diagnose. but where's this box found in my car? when i turn the screw what happens? thanks
the computer is located in the middle console. you can reach it by removing panel by your gas peddle side and it will reveal the side of your computer. you must then remove the plastic covering that covers the screw. we use this screw to rest the computer for the most part but you need some sort of obd11 scan to read the codes. are you getting a check engine light? to reset the computer you turn clockwise full turn then back, do this twice to reset the computer. i believe it gives flashes to reveal the code after the first time you turn the screw not sure how to count that though.
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 01:38 PM
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no, no check engine light, no problems realy. i just want to try it and see what happens. its realy hard to get in there with a screw driver, i have a micro screwdriver. is it safe to unbolt the computer unit so i can get at it?
also i was wondering, because i have a very tiny wobble i think on my front right, would the ecu tell me anything? i dont know where the sensors are, if it wher a tire problem then im sure it wouldnt but maybe an axle problem or CV problem? my tires are at 40% rear and 30% front. thanks guys
Old Jan 27, 2005 | 03:45 AM
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Originally Posted by dayglo
no, no check engine light, no problems realy. i just want to try it and see what happens. its realy hard to get in there with a screw driver, i have a micro screwdriver. is it safe to unbolt the computer unit so i can get at it?
also i was wondering, because i have a very tiny wobble i think on my front right, would the ecu tell me anything? i dont know where the sensors are, if it wher a tire problem then im sure it wouldnt but maybe an axle problem or CV problem? my tires are at 40% rear and 30% front. thanks guys
if you dont have a check light dont mess with it. that screw is very delicate and can brake if you turn it too hard. as far as the wobble that has nothing to do with the computer. you do not have to unbolt the computer to get to the screw but like i said if it doesnt need to be bothered leave it alone.
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