Unknown object in car

ehschick1849

New Member
no blink for 3 seconds...
then 8 fast blinks...
Then no blink for 3 seconds
then 8 fast blinks...
and so on...
no long blinks they are all the same pace and number of beats...
=]
 

Kuchtaboy

Unregistered User
so that means whatever code 8 is....

TDC Sensor. That's what your ecu is telling you

EDIT:
Top Dead Center Sensor
 

dc2GS-R

Super Moderator
That would signify code #8.

TDC Sensor (Top Dead Center)
defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor
 

ehschick1849

New Member
not good...
What do I do to reconnect it???
I need someone to come help me work on my car...
ha ha ha I hate having to take it to a shop...
How should I attempt at reconnecting this cable...
Is it simple??
 


Kuchtaboy

Unregistered User
well... you need to find the cables. haha

find where the sensor is on your motor. I'm pretty sure it's in the distributor.. not 100% sure on that.
 

TegyDriverYaDig

i drive YA DIGGG
the box is a bomb. if youve ever seen speed the movie its along those terms. hit 80 and go under 80 then kabooom! drive safe :)

you probably need to replace the sensor
 


ehschick1849

New Member
thank you guys so much...
I just had distributor work done...
called the person and he said the company he ordered through said the sensors are going bad...
Now I hope the part is under a warranty or i'm screwed!!!
ha ha ha =]
thanks guys!!
 

ehschick1849

New Member
YaDig you are a smart ass!!!
ha ha ha Love it!!
Thanks now I have to go drive my car to gresham and all I am going to think about is my car dying on me...
=[ not cool!!
 

Kuchtaboy

Unregistered User
thank you guys so much...
I just had distributor work done...
called the person and he said the company he ordered through said the sensors are going bad...
Now I hope the part is under a warranty or i'm screwed!!!
ha ha ha =]
thanks guys!!
sweet deal! hopefully it's all freeeeee! lol
 

kid_alex

kid_alex
depends on the number that flashes is the fault code

Here's a list

0: ECU
check the ECU electrical connector. if no loose connectors are found, have the ECU diagnosed by a dealer service department or other qualified repair shop.

1: Oxygen Sensor "A" (Primary)
defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor

2: Oxygen Sensor "B"
defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor

3: MAP Sensor (Manifold Absolute Pressure)
defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor

4: CKP Sensor (Crankshaft Position Sensor)
defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor

5: MAP Sensor (Manifold Absolute Pressure)
mechanical problem / disconnected piping

6: ECT Sensor (Engine Coolant Temperature)
defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor

7: TPS (Throttle Position Sensor)
defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor

8: TDC Sensor (Top Dead Center)
defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor

9: CYP Sensor (Cylinder #1 Position)
defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor

10: IAT Sensor (Intake Air Temperature)
defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor

12: EGR Lift Sensor (Exhaust Gas Recirculation)
check the hoses, the EGR valve lift sensor and the System EGR valve.

13: BARO Sensor (Atmospheric Pressure)
defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor

14: IAC Valve (Idle Air Control)
defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor

15: Ignition Output Signal
missing or defective ignition output signal

16: Fuel Injector System
defective circuit or unplugged / defective fuel injector

17: VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor)
defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor

19: Automatic Transmission Lock Up Control Solenoid Valve
defective circuit or unplugged / defective solenoid valve

20: Electrical Load Detector
defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor

21: VTEC Solenoid Valve
defective circuit or unplugged / defective solenoid valve

22: VTEC Oil Pressure Switch
defective circuit or unplugged / defective oil pressure switch

23: KS (Knock Sensor)
defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor

30: Automatic Transmission Signal: "A" / SEAF / SEFA / TMA or TMB
defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor

31: Automatic Transmission Signal "B"
defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor

41: Primary Oxygen Sensor - Heater
check the heater for the proper voltage signal.

43: Fuel Supply System
check the fuel pressure, fuel pressure regulator. check the oxygen sensor. also, check for vacuum leaks.

45: System Too Lean or Too Rich
malfunction in the fuel monitoring systems

48: LAF Sensor (Lean Air Fuel)
defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor

54: CKF Sensor (Crankshaft Speed Fluctuation)
defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor

58: TDC Sensor 2 (Top Dead Center)
defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor

61: Oxygen Sensor, Heated - Sensor 1 (Primary)
high voltage, low voltage, or slow response

63: Oxygen Sensor, Heated - Sensor 2 (Secondary)
high voltage, low voltage, or slow response

65: Oxygen Sensor Heater (Secondary)
malfunctioning or defective oxygen sensor heater

67: Catalyst system Efficiency Below Threshold
malfunctioning or defective catalyst system

70: Automatic Transmission
malfunction with the automatic transmission controls

71: Cylinder 1 Misfire or a Random Misfire
a condition is present that is creating a cylinder misfire

72: Cylinder 2 Misfire or a Random Misfire
a condition is present that is creating a cylinder misfire

73: Cylinder 3 Misfire or a Random Misfire
a condition is present that is creating a cylinder misfire

74: Cylinder 4 Misfire or a Random Misfire
a condition is present that is creating a cylinder misfire

75: Cylinder 5 Misfire or a Random Misfire
a condition is present that is creating a cylinder misfire

76: Cylinder 6 Misfire or a Random Misfire
a condition is present that is creating a cylinder misfire

80: Exhaust Gas Recirculation
insufficient flow detected

86: ECT Sensor (Engine Coolant Temperature)
circuit range / performance problem

90: Evaporative Emission Control System
leak detected in the fuel tank area

91: Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor
low input

92: Evaporative Emission Control System
insufficient purge flow
 
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