QuestionQUESTION: I followed instructions from a previous email of yours on how to check for codes. I received no #s or letters on the fuel data but I did have only # on the climate control panel which were -1.8.8 14 16 52 ??? whats that? we just placed a new battery and alternator, lights are on but won't start, it also needs weekly coolant but not leaking, as I've been reading your emails that sounds like we need new head bolts?
ANSWER: -1.8.8 means that you are accessing the computer to display fault codes.
14 = a problem with the coolant system sensor circuitry.
16 = a fault in the charging system.
52 = battery has been disconnected.
70 = the end of the system access of the fault codes.
Do codes 14 and 16 only appear ONCE or do they appear 3 times in a row ?.
such as -1.8.8 14 14 14 16 16 16 52 52 52 .7.0
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QUESTION: They appear in this order -1.8.8 14 16 52 -1.8.8 14 16 52
-1.8.8 .7.0
AnswerLet's CLEAR the codes via this method and see if any return and if any do, Let me know which ones.
1. Re-enter diagnostics and when you see .7.0
Simultaneously push and hold the OFF and HI buttons until you see .0.0 and then release the buttons.
2. Turn OFF the ignition key.
3. Pull a spark plug and if it is carbon fouled, Replace or clean ALL the spark plugs.
4. Replace the COOLANT SENSOR. Which is located just in front of the fuel injectors towards the alternator. It has 2 wires. One is BLACK and the other is YELLOW.
5. Check your charging system for proper charging.
6. Recheck for any CODES and let me know if any appaer.
