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Old 07-17-15, 12:24 PM
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Default Ck Eng light, trac light..

Guy have an interesting problem here se if anyone has had the dame type issue:
My 2004 LS with 125,00 on the odo has the Trac light and check engine light come on ONLY whe nthe cars fule tank is full... Once I get down to a half tank the light resets after a restart.. weird..

The service guy says is the rear cat throwing the code.

I diont want ti just start replacing stuff and then get the codes again...

Whats throwing me off is thats itys tied to the fuel level...

Anyone else have similar ..
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What's the exact code? 420 / 430 are post cat O2 sensors and are usually related to the cats or an exhaust leak. Your problem sounds odd. A bad pre cat O2 sensor will throw the trac light I believe.

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Old 07-17-15, 01:14 PM
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thanks
....i wrote down the code.....now i can't find it ...lol
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When the code comes back hit up an auto parts store for a free read if you can't find it.
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Default Get a Bluetooth code reader

I got one and now I can monitor my cat voltage as I drive on my android phone.

There are a lot of diagnostic data to be had.

Amazon.com: BAFX Products - Bluetooth OBD2 scan tool - For check engine light & diagnostics - Android ONLY: Automotive Amazon.com: BAFX Products - Bluetooth OBD2 scan tool - For check engine light & diagnostics - Android ONLY: Automotive

I won't go into all the details but I was able to tell by the voltage differences that I was running rich on the right side. A VERY small vacuum leak was responsible. My mileage went up about 3 mpg after I fixed the faulty hose. AND, it had a lot more power!

If you put your smart hat on, this little jewel can really pay for it's self.
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