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Old 11-17-2009, 09:55 PM
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Code reading 5 "flashes."

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Originally Posted by M.B.DOC View Post
Depends on the computer version.

California versions have a red LED & pushbutton on the diagnostic connector.

Federal versions do not have that diagnostic ability.
On federal versions fuel mixture & O2 sensor readings are the only way that the check engine lamp is triggered. IF the mixture is too rich OR lean the O2 sensor won't function & after 5 minutes of no sweep the check engine lamp will come on.
It's a California version, with the red LED & pushbutton.

I turned the engine off, then turned the key back to the "run" position. The red LED was on. I had to hold the button down for a long time, but the light finally went out, and then flashed 5 times. I looked the reading up and it says, "Exhaust gas recirculation faulty." I didn't think the 89 300SE had EGR and I don't see one mounted to the exhaust manifold.

Does this make any sense? I installed a new O2 sensor in August, about 6,000 miles ago. Could this have gone bad and caused the reading I see?
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