SES light wont go off???
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Nope...I put key into ignition and turn to on position and it flashes the SES light very fast once. Then When I start the car it is a steady SES light. Car runs a bit rough for a minute then clears up.
I got no MAL codes, can I check the aldl with a paperclip or that doesnt matter?
I got no MAL codes, can I check the aldl with a paperclip or that doesnt matter?
DailyDrifter
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Ahh just pull the bulb out :wink:.
I would pull the chip and calpack out and make sure the pins are straight and making good contact. To check the codes jump the top 2 ports on the right side of the ALDL.
I would pull the chip and calpack out and make sure the pins are straight and making good contact. To check the codes jump the top 2 ports on the right side of the ALDL.
The codes in the scanmaster should produce the same codes as jumping A/B on the ALDL!..so i see no use, except maybe for peace of mind. You could pull the calpak out of the ECM and see if it cranks/runs if so, you should get code 52. If it doesn't run.. bad primary chip/pins/ECM sections or ??... Hard to diagnose electrical crap without being there and seeing!
GC
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DailyDrifter
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They blink in morse code ex: Blink (1).....................Blink...Blink(2) that would be code 12 which is normal for a good ecm.
You read the codes by the number of flashes from the SES light. I believe it starts off with a 12(blink-blink, blink)3 times. Then it will flash a code, if one has been stored. Example: a code 34 would read blink, blink, blink-blink, blink, blink, blink. It would repeat this 3 times, then move on to the next code. When it is done it will flash a 12 again. If you get just 12s, then there are no mal codes set.
Bruce Urie
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Dave, I have always admired your straight to the point professional solutions to the problems of these cars.
That's why I've always looked to you for help. Another good question answered by the "answerDave":biggrin: I just don't what we'd do without you.:wink:Bruce '87 Grand National
Ok...I used the paperclip and the SES blinks code 12 over and over so I have no codes, also scanmaster shows no codes.
I then disconnected the calpak chip and started the car and scanmaster showed me a code 52, so everything is working as it should.
Why is it that it blinks then it is in the ON position, when running is solid is up in the air. I think the SES light is faulty so im gonna ignore it or pull the bulb
I then disconnected the calpak chip and started the car and scanmaster showed me a code 52, so everything is working as it should.
Why is it that it blinks then it is in the ON position, when running is solid is up in the air. I think the SES light is faulty so im gonna ignore it or pull the bulb
Just a Six??
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You cant just pull the bulb! That is what is used as a resistor in the charging system. He was just joking. Read up at Vortex Buicks for a full explanation. Caspers sells a kit to bypass the bulb for $45 & is sold as an alternator feild fix for when the bulb burns out etc. You can just leave it in full time & then forget the bulb.
DailyDrifter
The Slow and the Curious
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Everyone on the forum would probably have a good running car lol.
OP, dont pull the bulb, that was a joke. Although my dad had electrical tape over his 84 Camaro CEL until he sold it
. There has to be certain perimeters for a code to set, ex: sometimes if the car doesnt see a certain sensor voltage within a range for a couple of seconds it will throw a code. What are your SM #'s when the car is cold, Key on engine off?
