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To: HairOfTheDog; Ramius; Professional Engineer; g'nad; Corin Stormhands; Sam Cree; osagebowman; All
I've had an email conversation with Steve this morning...here it is...

Kim in Tulsa Wednesday, January 26, 2005 8:01:18 AM

The code P0420 (Pea Zero Four Two Zero) is mentioned a bit here...might need a sensor changed or a catalyst.

http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=109723

K

On Jan 26, 2005, at 8:17 AM, Steven wrote:

Information overload AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I guess I am more worried about you guys riding around on bald tires Let's spend 120 $ on those and I'll gladly address that blasted check engine light.

ss

Kim in Tulsa Wednesday, January 26, 2005 8:23:18 AM

Ha ha!

Ok, the other trouble code is for the CPS...the camshaft position sensor. This appears to possibly be an electrical problem (which may be related to our fuse blowing situation?)

Trouble code for it is P0340

But you're right, none of it seems like a disaster waiting to happen. Still, Chilton's explains how to fix 'em.

K

Oh, we heard that sometimes you can reset the "Check Engine" light by disconnecting the battery. So we tried that. It didn't work, but do you remember me saying my brake light kept coming off and on? Well, while I was watching Steve disconnect the battery, I noticed a little resevoir...it said Brake Fluid on it and had a line on the side, I pointed out to Steve that there was only a scant amount of fluid in the bottom of thing...no where near the line. He looked at me rather appalled and said "That might be a problem" and left right then to AutoZone and got some brake fluid. Filled it up to the line...no more brake light!

:-)

7,180 posted on 01/26/2005 6:42:12 AM PST by 2Jedismom (Expect me when you see me!)
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To: 2Jedismom
Fixing the problem always beats reseting the warning :D Nice catch.



ok now I am really heading to the meeting....
7,183 posted on 01/26/2005 6:44:43 AM PST by TalonDJ
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To: 2Jedismom

Good morning 2J.... Very romantic exchange there!


7,187 posted on 01/26/2005 6:50:21 AM PST by HairOfTheDog (It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life!)
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To: 2Jedismom

What kind of vehicle are you refering to with the codes?


7,191 posted on 01/26/2005 7:39:52 AM PST by Professional Engineer (The number exactly halfway between +1 and -1 is not "OH".)
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To: 2Jedismom
He looked at me rather appalled and said "That might be a problem" and left right then to AutoZone and got some brake fluid. Filled it up to the line...no more brake light!

Well now you know! ;o) Ain't auto mechanics fun?

7,198 posted on 01/26/2005 8:56:08 AM PST by SuziQ
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