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kurai
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Re: flashing arrow

Post by kurai »

Ok, i dont have anything to read codes with here. But i'll head to advance or the shop and have them read the codes for me and ill let you know what i find

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Post by polskamafia mjl »

You're sure it doesn't have OBD I ?
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Post by kurai »

it does... but i dont exactly know how to read the codes
still havent gotten anywhere to read the codes, im gonna try to get there tomorrow

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Post by polskamafia mjl »

OBD I is really easy to read all you need is a pencil and a peice of paper. You don't need to go to pep boys or advanced.
Here is how to do it. -> http://volvospeed.com/CheckEngine.php
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kurai
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Post by kurai »

so i took the noob way and went to advance haha

my codes are this:

p0 730: gear ratio incorrect

p0 331: knock sensor 2 circuit range malfunction

p0 400: EGR flow malfunction

I know that the gear ratio issue is whats making the arrow flash, but if anyone knows how to fix the other 2 as well, or what they mean for that matter that'd be great :)

Thanks

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Post by milesursogood »

gear ratio code still means transmission or gear slipping, w/c could possibly mean the used A/T you got from the wreck yard is also no good.

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Post by polskamafia mjl »

When was the last flush done? If it's been more than about 20k miles DON'T DO IT. lol Instead do a drain and fill, XB Corps ran some numbers and found that a "full" drain and fill can only be achieved by doing it about 26 times.
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Post by kurai »

Ive only put about 3000 miles on it since the new tranny and it never ever slips, no issues with acceleration or anything. behaves totally normal, and the arrow doesn't even go all the time... maybe about 80% but not always. I highly doubt it needs a new tranny based on how well it performs

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Post by polskamafia mjl »

Like Lee said, try the PNP switch...see if that fixes anything.
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Post by kurai »

that was my plan thanks
is that pretty easy or should i let someone who knows what they're doing a little better handle it?

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