Hello all,
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>I've got a 5S-FE 2.2L 4cyl EFI Toyota MR2, 5spd, MY1993, US California >spec.
>
>I get a CEL on solid within 5 seconds or so after startup. It stays
>on for ~15 minutes, then goes off. I pulled the code, it's 12. My
>understanding is that this code means there's a fault in the ignitor,
>distributor, starter, their corresponding circuits and/or sensors, or
>the ECU. Basically one of the above is not giving the ECU a NE or G
>signal within a short time after the motor is cranked.
Correct
>My question: Where to start? Is there a common gremlin with these
>motors? I don't want to start pulling wires blindly if there's a >frequent fix.
Unfortunately, that's about all of the information that you are going to get with an import trouble code.
A factory service manual will pay for itself in no time.
>The car runs fine regardless of what the CEL is doing, BTW; pulls
>well, fuel consumption is normal and emissions are very low.
>
>Any advice appreciated!
>
>OSDD