Re: OBD-2, codes, etc

From: kenallgood@cox.net
Date: Tue Oct 01 2002 - 15:31:16 EDT


Yup, I'm 100% sure.. cause, well, that's why I bought the Accel ignition system in the first place... (and the JBA wires)... to see if that would help.... nope!

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> Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 00:58:08 -0600
> From: Grady Ogburn <jgo@nospamplease.uswest.net>
> Subject: DML: Re: OBD-2, codes, etc
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> On Mon, 30 Sep 2002 23:01:55 -0400, Ken Allgood said...
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> > 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....
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> That's your ignition system, I'll wager. Does the same thing with my
> MSD.
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> > 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.
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> So it read that code BEFORE you put your ignition system on?? You
> sure?
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> 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
> Leer Topper
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