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Old 01-04-2010, 10:52 AM
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Re: Flashing CEL after cold start

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Originally Posted by AUSVX View Post
I've made a mistake once before where I've left 1 of the 2 diagnostic wires plugged into the connector that you use to check for codes. If you've recently checked for codes and left the wire till plugged into the connector, that maybe the culprit.

It says in the manual not to start your engine with the diagnostic wire plugged into the connector but it doesn't say the car won't start... It will start and just keep flashing.

Jordan.
While this is true, his car is a 96 US model which has the OBD-II. It requires a scanner to plug in to retrieve codes. Great advice though.
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