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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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service light comes on and off

G'day all, i have just bought a 1986 IROCZ R/H/D, ok it drives really well, the problem i have is when i go and put my foot down to drive off(gas pedal) the service light comes on, when i brake it goes off, any ideas as to why this is happening, cheers for your help, Jon
Old Apr 4, 2009 | 09:42 AM
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Have you checked to see if there are any trouble codes stored?
Old Apr 4, 2009 | 01:15 PM
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Do you realize you can flash the trouble codes on the check engine light by shorting a couple of the pins in the ALDL connector. Should be the same procedure as shown here:

http://shbox.com/1/dlc2.jpg
Old Apr 5, 2009 | 11:12 PM
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Did you check the cas cap O Ring? Its a pressurized fuel system, and that is a common problem!
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