So I just got gas and im at a light on the way to the shop that is going to lower my car.. engine light comes on and cruise not available light comes on and stays on.
I've seen it once before, but it just flashed the engine light for a minute and went away. This time it is solidly on, did 10 starts and it didnt go away..
lol..
Im going to read the codes as soon as the shop calls me back and says its ready.
Hopefully its just the pcv hose and not the throttle body..

Im scared...

 

been there done that with my last car, lol. At least you know what it could be.

 

yea dude..
I was reading your posts on it just now.
lol...

nice to have senior members here that know whats up

 

so...

I checked the hose...
its absolutely fine...
dont know if there might be a vacuum leak somewhere or not
but the car idles fine.

i reset the the engine light and erased the codes..
drove the car to work and its fine...

dont know what the eff it could be...
i HOOOOOPE its not the throttle body..
are there any symptoms to figure out what it was?

 

What was the code?

 

P1384 manufacturer specific P1000 manufacturer specific

and P0174 bank too lean or something like that

I thought it was going to be the pcv hose.. but it wasnt..

 

P1384= CHECK THE GROUND CIRCUIT TO THE RIGHT-HAND BANK WT SOLENOID
P1000= system check not complete

Sounds like you have something a bit more serious than a vacum leak.

 

WT=Valve tronic control unit
Possible (simple causes)
1 Dirty oil
2. VVT 1 oil flow fault
3. VVT 1 solenoid fault
4. camshaft failure

if you're good with a fluke, i can give you the pin #s to check for voltage....if not, dealer will be happy to do it.

Good luck

 

P0174 =
1. Air intake leak between the MAF and cyl head
2. fuel filter restriction
3. Bad fuel injector
4. MAF sensor fault (low intake of air)
5. exhaust leak (before the cat)


i would start troubleshooting with this code first....

 

I changed the oil recently, had a new exhaust system put in... and a new airfilter too..
maybe I'll take it back and have them check the exhaust..

but how serious do you think it could be?

I have a multimeter and know how to use it..
but I dont know where on earth I would be checking..

 

A digital or analog? Not too serious if you're a DIY'er.....all are easy fixes...

 

its digital.. radioshack brand...
lol..

right now the car is in the shop getting the springs put in...

but what should I be checking tomorrow?
Resistance of some sensors?
the variable valve timing solenoid fault sometimes comes on...
I know what it does... but dont know where it is or how it looks like...

 

First thing i would check is the MAF sensor, make sure you're aircleaner housing is screwed on tight.

Give it a once look over and make sure all connectors are on tight. Check, and recheck

Disconnect batter for 60 sec, re-connect. If code still comes on, move to next code.






R : P1384. VVT RIGHT-HAND BANK

G92429t111 : CHECK THE GROUND CIRCUIT TO THE RIGHT-HAND BANK WT SOLENOID

[*]Disconnect the WT solenoid electrical connector EN61.[*]Measure the resistance between the WT solenoid electrical connector EN61 pin 2 (BG) and GROUND.[/ol]




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Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?[/b]
-> Yes

-> No
REPAIR the circuit between WT solenoid electrical connector EN61 pin 2 (BG) and GROUND. CLEAR the DTC. TEST the system for normal operation.

G92429t112 : CHECK CONTINUITY OF THE RIGHT-HAND BANK WT SOLENOID SIGNAL WIRE

[*]Measure the resistance between WT solenoid electrical connector EN61 pin 1 (RW) and ECM electrical connector EN16 pin 109 (RW).[/ol]




-
Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?[/b]
-> Yes

-> No
REPAIR the circuit between WT solenoid electrical connector EN61 pin 1 (RW) and ECM electrical connector EN16 pin 109 (RW). CLEAR the DTC. TEST the system for normal operation.

G92429t84 : CHECK FOR SHORT TO GROUND AT THE RIGHT-HAND BANK WT SOLENOID SIGNAL WIRE

[*]Disconnect the ECM electrical connector EN16.[*]Measure the resistance between EN61 pin 1 (RW) and GROUND.[/ol]




-
Is the resistance less than 10,000 ohms?[/b]
-> Yes
REPAIR the short to GROUND. CLEAR the DTC. TEST the system for normal operation.

-> No

G92429t85 : CHECK FOR SHORT TO BATTERY AT THE RIGHT-HAND BANK WT SOLENOID SIGNAL WIRE

[*]TURN the ignition switch to the ON position.[*]Check for a voltage at EN61 pin 1 (RW).[/ol]




-
Is the voltage greater than 1 volt?[/b]
-> Yes
REPAIR the short circuit. CLEAR the DTC. TEST the system for normal operation.

-> No
INSTALL a new right-hand bank VVT solenoid. CLEAR the DTC. TEST the system for normal operation.

 

wow. thank you so much.
I will try all of this as soon as I get my car back..

holy crap thats amazing.
I love you....
lol..

you wouldnt happen to have any pictures though would you?

 

[X(] shucks, i'm just too sexy for this forum, tooooo sexy for this forum.....Im a model you know what I mean

And I do my little turn on the catwalk

Yeah on the catwalk on the catwalk yeah

I do my little turn on the catwalk .......ok, I need a drink...

 

waaaait.
i meant pictures of the wiring and terminals..
i dont swing that way man..

hahahaha

 

What?? After everything i've done for you! Damn it!

Ya, i do have pics of the terminal but i can't copy and paste it...stupid programing...i'll try a different approach...

 

alright thanks a bunch racer!

 

ya but not now....get close to two sheets to the wind...if you catch my drift....

 

umm...
not sure what that metaphor means..
lol