Help!!! Beretta has a service engine soon only on deceleration.

Sep 13, 2003 5 Replies
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I have a 95 Beretta Z26 with a 3.1 sfi engine it has 107,000 miles on it and now has a service engine soon light that comes on only when deceleration on the highway also the cruise control is not functioning I don't know if this relates to the first problem or not. The car has the obd1 computer I believe, but the connector is not compatible with the paper clip trick. This problem has vexed me for several weeks now and I don't have the cash to buy a expensive scantool at the moment I have replace the o2 sensor as well. Any insite into this will help. Thanks, in advance.



Stan


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You're going to need to get the codes read in order to do any real diagnosis. I believe AutoZone in the US will read codes for you for free..

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Yes, I have tried autozone, but the one near me has a obd I reader that won't read my computer. It seems the 95-96 years had a interim computer configuration of a obd II computer with a OBD I connector or some such nonsense and so needs a reader like the ones from autoXray that can handle the weird configuration. Thanks, for the suggestion however.

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Maybe try a different auto parts store or a mechanics shop. Worst comes to worst you could take it to the local GM dealer to get the codes read but they will probably charge you a minimum hour labor.

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Thanks, for all the suggestions everyone. I will clean the EGR passage and hopefully that fixes it. Again, many thanks.

Stan

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