saltykayak
10-11-2006, 09:19 PM
A couple months ago, I gave my son $500.00 for his non-running white 95 Maxima. After a new starter, 2 cans of engine bright, new tires, new headliner, new hand brake boot, new ignition switch and new radio, I think I'm about halfway done. I even got the air bag light to go out by using the 'open drivers door, turn ignition to on, press drivers door light button 7 times" trick. It worked. Oh did I mention, it took a FULL DAY of cleaning and scrubbing to get all the spilt soda, candy, ice cream and grime out? Yep, my son is somewhat of a slob.. however, I could see a real gem of a car under all that grime and she sure is looking perty now.
Here's my question and of course it is happening the month I need to take it in for our state inspection. My check engine light came on the other day and when I turn the screw on the ECM, the blinking check engine light is 3 long 4 short, 3 long, 2 short. The code for 34 and 32 is the knock sensor and EGR valve. I disconnected the neg battery cable over night and reattached next morning. I was thrilled for 2 days when the check engine light stayed off. Well, last night on the way home from work, it came on again. I checked the ECM again and it was again BOTH the EGR and knock sensor. Why both at the same time? It 'sounds' like there is a 3rd element affecting the ECM reading the EGR and knock sensor. I just don't want to spend unnecessary HARD EARNED cash on 2 items I may not need. Any help would be appreciated.
thanx, saltykayak
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Here's my question and of course it is happening the month I need to take it in for our state inspection. My check engine light came on the other day and when I turn the screw on the ECM, the blinking check engine light is 3 long 4 short, 3 long, 2 short. The code for 34 and 32 is the knock sensor and EGR valve. I disconnected the neg battery cable over night and reattached next morning. I was thrilled for 2 days when the check engine light stayed off. Well, last night on the way home from work, it came on again. I checked the ECM again and it was again BOTH the EGR and knock sensor. Why both at the same time? It 'sounds' like there is a 3rd element affecting the ECM reading the EGR and knock sensor. I just don't want to spend unnecessary HARD EARNED cash on 2 items I may not need. Any help would be appreciated.
thanx, saltykayak
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