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Old 04-01-2011, 04:15 PM
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Default SES light on at 50 mph

So if i'm driving at 50 mph in 6th gear sitting at about 1500 rpms for about 3 minutes, my SES light comes on, but once i turn it off then wait for about a minute the light goes away. But if I'm at 60+ or freeway in 6th i can drive for about an hour before the light comes on. What can this be? i know it's really broad but i haven't ordered my aldl cable yet so i can't scan my codes..
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Pull the code. stop by autozone or something
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I'll bet EGR, but reading the codes will tell you.
Old 04-02-2011, 09:04 AM
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Yeah autozone has the OBD1 computers so you can plug in and pull the code.
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i dont think they have the obd1 reader with obd2 connector...my aldl cable is in the process of shipping so hopefully i'll have everything figured out when it gets here.
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If its EGR, block it, if your state have no emission law thing, block that dam thing.
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Mine does the same thing if I cruise too low on the highway (55-60mph in 6th gear).

I think mine is from O2 sensors, they've been through some ****.

Even if the light isn't on when you get it scanned it should store it so you can see last code.
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Got the same thing going on here under the same conditions, intermittently. Pulled the code a while back, was indeed the EGR. Code 32, I believe.

I can't block or delete it thanks to CA smog, so I'm just waiting for the EGR to fail completely before doing something about it.
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Mine did that, there was a bit of carbon built up in that black canister on the back of the manifold. I hit it with some break clean and tapped it on a wood bench, it worked. I don't run one anymore thou.
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btw about crusing at 50 on 6th, i heard it wear the clutch ? is this true ?
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Originally Posted by killagt
btw about crusing at 50 on 6th, i heard it wear the clutch ? is this true ?
If your foot isn't on the pedal then you won't be wearing anything.



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