Hi all, 

 

1992 loyale, spfi ea82. So I finally got around to checking to see what my cel has been whining about as its frequently on and off. I got the following:

 

No plugs: #34 (not super worried about this)

Green plugs: #5

White plugs: #11, #13, #61

 

I'm most concerned with the 11 and 13, as they indicate the crank angle sensor? Looking at previous threads, most people suspect either the timing belt or distributor. Is this correct?

 

The belts are relatively new, I just did them early this summer following a headgasket job. But it was my first time so it wouldn't shock me if I biffed it and they are already failing. I obviously had to get out the gun thing and play with the disty to set the timing. 

 

what would you expect to be the most likely culprit here?

 

Thanks!

 

 

Hey Joe....

 

Code 34 is probably why the light is on sometimes.  EGR solenoid fail....fix with resistor.

 

Code 5 is a model designator.......normal....means no codes present during self check.

 

Codes 11 and 13 are "ghost codes"  output any time the key is turned on but the car not running.  Or any time the engine is cranked but not quite started.  ignore them if the car still runs.

ah man thats the best thing to hear! thanks dan. So should codes be checked when the car is actually running?

U-check (no connectors) can be checked w/engine off....but will get 11 and 13 often.

 

Otherwise....the proceedure is to connect white or greens (read or D-check)

 

then start car, run engine over 2000 rpms for 40 seconds......drive 1mph or more (a small forward/reverse is enough.  Checks VSS and Nuetral switch operation)......the CEL will either flash continuously if everythings OK......or it will light solid and output codes on the ECU L.E.D light.

 

Plug in both conenctors and repeat until the CEL flashes for clearing codes.