The 6 is down, Code 1, no start

**SinCity** · 4-11-08, 22:03

I'm trying to figure this one out. My check engine light came on and four days later I got got around to checking the codes after the car sputtered a couple times on the way home. It first started out with a code 15 and 17. I was going to replace the O2 sensor but it is stuck in there, so I gave up and put it back together so I could drive it the next day. Only problem is, now it won't start. I'm getting code 1 now in addition to 15 and 17. I have already checked the fuses on the driver's kickpanel and the fuses under the hood next to the battery and they all check out. I have a service manual but don't know how to check the igniter without the SST. Any ideas?

Also, now that the car won't start the second A/C fan no longer comes on. I'm thinking the two problems are related but don't know where to start.

**PGTF2T** · 4-11-08, 23:23

check for spark, fuel , air, thats all u need to start your car, to keep it running is a different story lol

maybe you incorrectly put your egr back together?

**SinCity** · 4-12-08, 9:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGTF2T

check for spark, fuel , air, thats all u need to start your car, to keep it running is a different story lol

maybe you incorrectly put your egr back together?

OOPS, I was half asleep when I posted. It was the O2 sensor, not the EGR valve. I just edited the original post. Code 1 is for no spark, so I am looking in that direction.

**SinCity** · 4-12-08, 15:56

Nevermind, I figured it out. The connectors at the igniter were corroded.

compnut21 · 4-12-08, 16:53

yay! corroded vaf connectors are also common, you should check those.

4-11-08, 22:03	#1 (permalink)
SinCity Join Date: May 2005 Location: Near Area 51, NV, USA Age: 31 iTrader: (1)	The 6 is down, Code 1, no start I'm trying to figure this one out. My check engine light came on and four days later I got got around to checking the codes after the car sputtered a couple times on the way home. It first started out with a code 15 and 17. I was going to replace the O2 sensor but it is stuck in there, so I gave up and put it back together so I could drive it the next day. Only problem is, now it won't start. I'm getting code 1 now in addition to 15 and 17. I have already checked the fuses on the driver's kickpanel and the fuses under the hood next to the battery and they all check out. I have a service manual but don't know how to check the igniter without the SST. Any ideas? Also, now that the car won't start the second A/C fan no longer comes on. I'm thinking the two problems are related but don't know where to start. Last edited by SinCity : 4-12-08 at 9:10.
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4-12-08, 15:56	#4 (permalink)
SinCity Join Date: May 2005 Location: Near Area 51, NV, USA Age: 31 iTrader: (1)	Nevermind, I figured it out. The connectors at the igniter were corroded.
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compnut21 Bear on the internet. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Olympia, WA iTrader: (5)	yay! corroded vaf connectors are also common, you should check those.
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