I have a question .
Ok, I have my car tuned (flashed). I was told when I'd be beating on the the car hard My Engine light will be flashing. I'm OK with that.
But will the light come ON if something major will happen to the engine ?
Is it programmed into the map ?
Maybe I just don't understand the concept what the flash means !

 

We pulled the code out and it is P0401. Now i know for sure whats wrong with my car
it is the EGR system. We're going to take it apart and clean it. Thanx you guys for your help...

 

Who told you that? Who tuned your car? When that light is flashing, depending on the tune, it could be that knock is being registered. Does it do this when you go high rpm WOT through the gears? You might want to have someone look at this with you.

BTW - it should come on if something major happens but I have seen instances where it doesn't. It is not tied into everything.

 

Not always. Depends on who tuned it and what technology was available to the tuner at the time. It is very easy to turn it off, keep it off, and even pass emissions. 401 is usually just because the EGR line popped off. Put it back on and put a zip tie around it.

aaron

 

If its not the EGR do you think its something else? Im going to check it today and hopefully dats the problem. Oh, how to much to insall the cams and timing belt?

 

EGR- It will be under the TB on the firewall side of the intake manifold.

Cams- Do you need us to supply all the parts as well?

 

Found the problem, it was like you said, the line popped out.
No more ORANGE LIGHT.



No I have all the parts already.
power enterprise timing belt
GSC S1
HKS Cam gears


P M ME. Thanks!

 

Yes, I have noticed again today "Service Engine Soon" light was flashing very fast as I punched it and changing gears.
I had my car tuned by Drift Office. am I screwed ?

 

Happy for you V8 drinker. Glad you found your problem, and solved !

 

I wouldn't say you're screwed but you might want to try different gas. Another test - put in a couple gallons of race gas before you refill next and see if it goes away. If it does you might want to hit up ER for a tune or even go back to DO and let them know what you're experiencing (a little more conservative is what it sounds like you need). Another option to think about is whether you should run water/meth injection, or e85.

 

All this time i thought it was my 02 senser untill we pulled up the code.The egr line popped out it was a small fixing. No prob now. Yea, im glad its done.
So wussup with ur car? Sounds like to me you might need to go get it check or a retuned.

 

I'm using Shell gas. I will call them tomorrow and talk to em. Maybe I'll get Bill from DO to hook up his laptop and drive with me to see the problem.

 

when I was in Chicago, I talked to AMS people and they don't recommend to use meth or water injection due to possible problems with it. I was always skeptical about these injections. I'd use E-85 but its not sold here locally. I think nearest is in Issaquah and then Olympia.

 

Well you aren't in Chicago anymore, Dorothy!

 

the other option is just to turn the boost down.