Re: CHeck engine flashes four times on 91 9000, what does this mean

Jun 27, 2003 2 Replies
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have u tried calling a saab dealer in your area?


The dealer may want you to think that is what it means ;-)


Buried somewhere in the Townsend site is an explanation of the flash codes for some cars - seems to be down at the moment though :-(


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AndyH '94 9000 CDE



>
> > WHen I get in to start it, after the computers boot up, I get an ERR in
> > the info display and a CHECK ENGINE that blinks four times. Car seems to
> > run fine. DOes anyone know the meaning of this secret code ?
> > Thanks
> > JC
> > --
> > Jim Collins
> > Issaquah, WA
>
>
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1 Switch on ignition, do not start. 2 Check engine light will come on for 6 seconds. 3 Comes back on for 3 seconds. 4 Goes off. 5 Flash code begins. 6 2 Flashes = Map sensor. 7 3 Flashes = Intake air temp sensor. 8 4 Flashes = Engine coolant temp sensor. 9 5 Flashes = Throttle position sensor. 10 6 Flashes = Oxygen sensor. 11 7 Flashes = Adaptation. 12 8 Flashes = EVAP can purge valve. 13 9 Flashes = Control module Internal fault. 12 Disconnect battery earth lead for 5 minuets to clear code.
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