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01-12-2024, 01:09 PM | #89 |
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So I took the Z4 for some exorcize before the storm coming in to Michigan this morning and the CEL came on. These are the codes: p0175 and p0172 system to rich banks 1 and 2. There was no noticeable change in the car's operation or power (it is fast). I have previously cleaned the MAF and changed the engine air filter. I also ran a full bottle of Techron Complete Fuel System Cleaner though it. Still, it threw these codes at 55 mph. Or should I say, that is what I was doing when I noticed the CEL on. The car runs really well. It is strong. My buddy with the real computer (I used OBD2/DashCommand) is out of town at a wedding until next week. Any easy things to try from your cumulative decades of experience you can share? Please advise and thank you. |
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01-28-2024, 07:22 AM | #90 |
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Well, I use my tool to clear the codes and I ran a second bottle of Techron for half a tank (haven’t been able to drive it since during that half a tank the light did not come back on and it didn’t throw any codes at least per my generic scanner.
Fingers crossed. It was up singular event due to not being run very much for the last six years |
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01-28-2024, 11:25 AM | #91 | |
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01-28-2024, 03:08 PM | #92 |
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02-02-2024, 03:02 PM | #96 |
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Installing the BlueBus tomorrow. Can't wait. Should sound great. Car has the 10 speaker Carver system in it. Be glad to have a working cell phone tied to the car stereo system and use of the steering wheel controls.
Woot! Woot! Drove it today. I know... winter roads are dry for a day and I could not help myself. Last edited by Aloyouis2; 02-02-2024 at 03:58 PM.. |
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02-02-2024, 03:41 PM | #97 |
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I’m doing everything to hold back keep hearing patience grasshopper. today was soooo tempting the lot at work though still is like a salt flat.
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02-02-2024, 06:16 PM | #98 | |
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Still feel bad. Will do it again tomorrow. |
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02-02-2024, 08:18 PM | #99 |
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Depending when you’re taking it out tomorrow I might be game. Have to shuffle the cars around a bit to get the coupe outta storage how things are arranged in the garage hit me up if you want on pm when you think you’ll be heading out.
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02-02-2024, 09:29 PM | #100 |
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Absolutely! My son is coming over in the AM to assist with the BlueBus and plugs (I don't need help, but I love him "helping" me).
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02-03-2024, 12:45 PM | #101 |
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Our kiddo loves helping out and learning but still young so I’ve got him involved in changing the jeeps oil since there’s no need to lift it up and have him as my tool and shop rag runner if I’m under the cars.
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02-03-2024, 05:28 PM | #102 | |
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Put off the BlueBus until tomorrow. Why the Z oil again? Why not? I have no service records from the 2 previous owners, the oil was pretty black when I changed it when I bought it and my son suggested we do it again, I had enough Castrol Euro LL-01, I wasn't below the hard deck for very long, there was no danger so we changed it again. The plugs turned out to be ORIGINAL. Car only has 48k miles but those plugs were 15.5 YEARS OLD. How do they look to you real mechanics? The test drive post plugs (pre-oil change) showed a 3 to 4 mile per gallon increase as well as a more peppy car! And I'm not talking about a little bit more but 20% at least. Not exaggerating. Hard not to recommend those NGK plugs. We'll see how they perform overtime but over 20 miles today they were fabulous. Last edited by Aloyouis2; 02-03-2024 at 05:34 PM.. |
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02-03-2024, 05:44 PM | #103 | |
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02-03-2024, 06:44 PM | #104 | |
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Yup. Supposed to be nice. I really want to get that Bluebus in. Going to be a few hours bent over the trunk searching for connectors. My back is already pre-pissed about it. Agree 100% on oil and plugs. Cheap insurance and makes me feel like I am doing something to battle time/miles. Plugs/oil today made what I THOUGHT was a smooth power train even more smooth and more powerful. For $100. What a deal! I wanna wash it again. Car needs a clay bar and a wheel out. Paint is great for its age but you can feel surface shit from sitting in a garage. When we finally meet up, I need your opinion on a couple of rubber trim pieces too, if you don't mind. |
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02-03-2024, 09:06 PM | #105 | |
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I need to clay too one thing I’ve procrastinated at. for sure there’s certain trim pieces that bite the dust for most of us just from the age if not the weathering will try helping you figure out what we can with what you’ve got no worries at all. |
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02-05-2024, 10:02 AM | #106 |
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On the BlueBus front I have been communicating with Ted (BlueBus inventor). He has been awesome in responding to email taking the time to send me drawings and even marking up a picture I sent him to show where the TCU cable should be as well as where the hidden cd changer cables likely are. Stupendous. I will be braking my back in that tiny trunk later this afternoon and will repost back what success I have. If 100% I will upload a video showing how it works. |
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02-06-2024, 11:16 AM | #107 |
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Installed! Make sure when you plug in the connectors that you push them all the way in!
Works great! Now I just need to figure out the menu system. Success turning on the OT blinkers but not the locks... |
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02-09-2024, 08:49 AM | #108 | |
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On the driving side of the equation, I took it out yesterday with the top down (57° here in Michigan if you can believe it). What a machine! I'm so happy I bought this car! |
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02-09-2024, 10:20 AM | #109 | |
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