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Old Mar 3rd, 2005, 03:47 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by joarif
hey guys i recently purchased a salvage 240sx se. the check engine light kept on coming on and off and i took it to aamco to get it diagnosed. Well of course the code 32 e.g.r function and code 45 fuel injector leak popped up. i called up different shops and they all wanted 100 plus to diagnose it. so i just started looking under the hood last weekend and low and behold i found the problem. the hose coming out under the BPT valve was disintegrated. i replaced the 75 cent hose and no more check engine light. i even toyed around with the injectors by moving them around and that code disappeared too. the car is working better than ever, although i do think i need to get the air/fuel adjusted. i reccomend buying the chiltons manual it was a big help in diagnosing the problems.
Congratulations! It's exactly this kind of DIY resistance to shop labor that makes you a car guy. Doing it yourself, without relying on "educated" shop "professionals" will give you independence, a greater understanding of your car, and of course save you money. Welcome to the game!
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