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It’s me. I’m the problem
1 year 5 months ago #59019
by playdoh
It’s me. I’m the problem was created by playdoh
Hey
So I’m a shade tree mechanic and have a couple newer vehicles and figured it’s time to get a scan tool. I got a Launch x431+ off Amazon and have been fumbling my way around.
My 2013 silverado 2500 is having issues with the alcohol content readings. It will creep up to 30% or so. I’ve been resetting it a couple times and it’s good for a couple weeks.
Anyways, just here to try and learn.
So I’m a shade tree mechanic and have a couple newer vehicles and figured it’s time to get a scan tool. I got a Launch x431+ off Amazon and have been fumbling my way around.
My 2013 silverado 2500 is having issues with the alcohol content readings. It will creep up to 30% or so. I’ve been resetting it a couple times and it’s good for a couple weeks.
Anyways, just here to try and learn.
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1 year 4 months ago #59179
by Chad
"Knowledge is a weapon. Arm yourself, well, before going to do battle."
"Understanding a question is half an answer."
I have learned more by being wrong, than I have by being right.
Replied by Chad on topic It’s me. I’m the problem
Welcome to the Forum.
My first question about your fuel composition is:
When you put gas in it, do you fill it up? Or, do you put in $10-$20, at a time. Fuel composition is calculated by a number of factors. A couple of which are Miles driven, and Fuel gauge movement. Repeatedly putting small amounts of fuel in the tank can skew the calculation.
My first question about your fuel composition is:
When you put gas in it, do you fill it up? Or, do you put in $10-$20, at a time. Fuel composition is calculated by a number of factors. A couple of which are Miles driven, and Fuel gauge movement. Repeatedly putting small amounts of fuel in the tank can skew the calculation.
"Knowledge is a weapon. Arm yourself, well, before going to do battle."
"Understanding a question is half an answer."
I have learned more by being wrong, than I have by being right.
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1 year 4 months ago #59182
by playdoh
Replied by playdoh on topic It’s me. I’m the problem
Hey
Thanks for the reply. I live in the sticks and always fill it. I’m not sure $10-$20 would even move the gas gauge at these prices lol. I usually fill at Costco and the dozen people behind me usually wonder if I just forgot to check if the tank is already full. So many morons wait 15 mins to save 8 cents a liter yet get $9 in their civics, ugh.
Mine takes $200 to fill. In fact my credit card qualified my tank fill purchase for financing, how sad is that?
Anyways I’ve had to reset the ECU alcohol content a few times now and it just climbs on its own. I’m going to put new plugs in and do a tuneup to eliminate the simple. I’ve gotten ‘too rich’ codes a couple times until recently it threw a couple ‘too lean’ codes. So I’m sure that will help me narrow it down. I just need to learn how to better use my scanner I think.
Thank again, and I’m always up for suggestions.
Thanks for the reply. I live in the sticks and always fill it. I’m not sure $10-$20 would even move the gas gauge at these prices lol. I usually fill at Costco and the dozen people behind me usually wonder if I just forgot to check if the tank is already full. So many morons wait 15 mins to save 8 cents a liter yet get $9 in their civics, ugh.
Mine takes $200 to fill. In fact my credit card qualified my tank fill purchase for financing, how sad is that?
Anyways I’ve had to reset the ECU alcohol content a few times now and it just climbs on its own. I’m going to put new plugs in and do a tuneup to eliminate the simple. I’ve gotten ‘too rich’ codes a couple times until recently it threw a couple ‘too lean’ codes. So I’m sure that will help me narrow it down. I just need to learn how to better use my scanner I think.
Thank again, and I’m always up for suggestions.
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