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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 02:47 PM
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how does everyone get codes. searching this forum everyone mentions codes. how do i get 1. i think the throttlebody position sensor is going because car does not have power when i put foot down and say poor performance on dash?its a 2000 xk8
 
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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We have a link in the FAQ to my page but this link will work http://www.gusglikas.com/AutoRepairElectrical.htm
 
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 04:00 PM
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You need an obdii code reader to read the codes, then you cross-reference the code from the car with the list that Gus posted above. You can buy code readers for less than $100 at an auto parts store, or you can just ask them to read the code for you. Most auto parts stores will do it for free.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by nairnman
how does everyone get codes. searching this forum everyone mentions codes. how do i get 1. i think the throttlebody position sensor is going because car does not have power when i put foot down and say poor performance on dash?its a 2000 xk8
If your code is P0121 then read this http://www.gusglikas.com/AutoRepTB.htm
 
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