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Old 02-28-2008, 06:24 PM
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Check Engine light, Weird code
My check engine light came on today, so I did the ECU check to see what code comes up. of course it's a code thats not listed. it comes up as 0409. Thats 4 slow pulses and 9 fast pulses. Iv done this seriously like 10 times and have had other people come and count the pulses with me and it always comes back as 0409. What the hell is this code?!?!?!?! Has anyone else had this problem?
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Has anyone else had this problem?
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Old 02-28-2008, 06:37 PM
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AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! my bad. Thanks...
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Originally Posted by Stagnet04
My check engine light came on today, so I did the ECU check to see what code comes up. of course it's a code thats not listed. it comes up as 0409. Thats 4 slow pulses and 9 fast pulses. Iv done this seriously like 10 times and have had other people come and count the pulses with me and it always comes back as 0409. What the hell is this code?!?!?!?! Has anyone else had this problem?
i can bet you searched for this code on the forum alll day.!!!
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Dude, dropping in the screen cap of the search page, brilliant!
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Originally Posted by dmilamj
Dude, dropping in the screen cap of the search page, brilliant!
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Old 02-29-2008, 07:50 PM
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I read somewhere this morning that if your engine light comes on and you can't find the problem, try tightening your gas cap. I just found that pretty amusing
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Originally Posted by SexiiMaxii
I read somewhere this morning that if your engine light comes on and you can't find the problem, try tightening your gas cap. I just found that pretty amusing
Since most CEL codes are emissions related, it does make sense...somewhat. A loose/faulty gas cap can cause evap issues, but who doesn't check their codes first?

Especially the A32 folk, since it's so easy.
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I read somewhere this morning that if your engine light comes on and you can't find the problem, try tightening your gas cap. I just found that pretty amusing

if it is because of the gas cap its usually because the car is rusty so when the cap it screwed on it doesnt seal properly.
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Originally Posted by mattynicks3
if it is because of the gas cap its usually because the car is rusty so when the cap it screwed on it doesnt seal properly.
Both the cap and the filler neck are plastic, IIRC.
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Originally Posted by pmohr
Both the cap and the filler neck are plastic, IIRC.
screw recalling! snap another shot to shut the noobs up!
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Originally Posted by IHAVEA2KMAXIMA
screw recalling! snap another shot to shut the noobs up!
Just for you, I'll have one up in the morning.
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Originally Posted by mattynicks3
if it is because of the gas cap its usually because the car is rusty so when the cap it screwed on it doesnt seal properly.
thats such a bunch of rat-sh-it !!!
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