Re: OBD-2, codes, etc

From: Grady Ogburn (jgo@nospamplease.uswest.net)
Date: Tue Oct 01 2002 - 02:58:08 EDT


On Mon, 30 Sep 2002 23:01:55 -0400, Ken Allgood said...

> hmmmm.. Ok, every since I've had my OBD-2 software (about a year now), it's
> always pulled a code for saying Primary Ignition Coil Misfire.. This is
> using the OBD-2 software for PC's (www.obd-2.com). Now, since then, I've
> replaced all of my sparkplug and coil wires with JBA's, and put in an Accel
> ignition system and coil..... still getting the code.. dunno why....

That's your ignition system, I'll wager. Does the same thing with my
MSD.

> weird! Also, I have never been able to get readings from my O2 sensors
> to see if I'm running Rich or Lean through the OBD-2 software (also note, I
> get another warning code that the Oxygen sensor, I think in bank 2, is
> returning high voltage).. neither code trips my Check Engine light
> though.. not neccessarily noticing any problems or lack of performance,
> but then again, it's been this way for awhile, maybe I don't know what I'm
> missing??? hopefully??? :-) Oh, and if I clear the codes, the Ignition
> coil misfire comes back on almost immediatly, haven't checked with the O2
> sensor yet..........
> Also, with the Ignition coil misfire, the only mods at the time I first got
> it were Quick-D intake, exhaust, and cat.

So it read that code BEFORE you put your ignition system on?? You
sure?

-- 
Grady Ogburn (Denver, AIM: JGradyO)
Black '98 Sport CC 4x4 5.2l, 5 Speed, 3.55 LSD
K&N GenII, MP TB, JET II, MSD 6A, Magnecor 8.5 Wires
Mesa Headers & Cat, Gibson/MagnaFlow 3" Exhaust 
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