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Old 04-28-2009, 06:01 PM
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Default CEL after I did the Seafoam through the Vaccuum line!!!

I know I did it right. But the CEL is on now. Is it gonna go off or what do I have to do to it?
 
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Old 04-28-2009, 06:17 PM
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dont worry about it. it will go off in 50-75 miles or so.

no worries
 
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Old 04-28-2009, 06:56 PM
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Like Sloppy says; no worries. It is considered a "soft code" and will reset after a few start cycles. Last time mine reset after very few miles. I was doing some shopping at different stores and when I started her after my last stop, it had turned off. I did not count the start cycles, but it was probably only about 5. I will be doing mine tonight again, and will keep a close look at the quantity of start cycles it takes to go out again and report back for future reference.

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Old 04-28-2009, 08:11 PM
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I know I did it right. But the CEL is on now. Is it gonna go off or what do I have to do to it?
Depends, DI no it will NOT shut off, DII yes it will.
 
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Old 04-28-2009, 08:42 PM
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It already went off. About 5 cycles and maybe 30 miles after. I was worried. Boy! You guys wern't kidding when you said it would smoke like bejesus in the other threads! The cars behind me were slowing down! HAHA! Killed every skeeter this side of the Mississippi! I Have the oil draining overnight and I'll finish up the oil change in the morning(Penzoil Platinum 10w30 with a Mobil1 oil filter). Then I'll be installing a new set of Bosch Platinum+2 spark plugs. After I finish up the tune up I'll report back with any improvments. I did a can through the vaccuum line and a can in the tank.
 

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Old 04-28-2009, 09:05 PM
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Hey Spike, I have a DI and I did the Seafoam 2 weeks ago and the CEL came on and it took about 5 days and a tank of gas to go off.
 
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Old 04-28-2009, 11:32 PM
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Just came back from smoking out the neighborhood. No lights at all this time! I took a few pics. I will do a step by step write up on it sometime this week.
 
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Old 04-29-2009, 09:52 AM
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Bottom line, either the D1's or D2's can set a soft or hard code when doing this process because of the many misfires caused while taking in the Seafoam. The soft codes will clear themselves, the hard codes won't and will need to be scanned and cleared.
 
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Old 04-29-2009, 10:54 AM
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I can't seem to find anyone in town with the correct adapter for a 1994 Discovery (OBDI). My mechanic asked me to look for an adapter for the Snap-on code reader. Any ideas?
(My discovery apparently has two connectors one under the passenger (RH) seat next to the code display and another under the steering wheel)
 
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Old 04-29-2009, 10:58 AM
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what are you wanting to do? Tha codes are displayed under the seat, and you won't get any more info unless you have a rover compatible scanner.
 
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