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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: ngrainqey on 19 November 2008, 20:34:12

Title: fault codes 73...
Post by: ngrainqey on 19 November 2008, 20:34:12
hiya, i know fault code 73 is maf sensor voltage low but does this mean its buggered or does it mean iv probably got an airleak?

iv just sorted an airleak from the icv!
also i had 21 but i'v changed tps so should be ok

thanks
Title: Re: fault codes 73...
Post by: SheWhoMustNotBeOUTBID on 19 November 2008, 20:40:59
I've asked Jue about this and he just said 'TB' lol.., try The Boy I think lolol, sorry we can't help.
Title: Re: fault codes 73...
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 November 2008, 21:20:04
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hiya, i know fault code 73 is maf sensor voltage low but does this mean its buggered or does it mean iv probably got an airleak?

iv just sorted an airleak from the icv!
also i had 21 but i'v changed tps so should be ok

thanks

Sudgests an air leak......is the ECU light still on?
Title: Re: fault codes 73...
Post by: ngrainqey on 19 November 2008, 21:27:12
i need to clear the engine check light just to make sure but i think its cleared now
Title: Re: fault codes 73...
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 November 2008, 21:28:06
If the fault is gone then the light will go off.....the code will remain stored though
Title: Re: fault codes 73...
Post by: ngrainqey on 19 November 2008, 21:29:01
ok thanks matey, is it true te ecu will lose the saved codes i you disconnect the battery for a couple of minutes or so?
thanks
Title: Re: fault codes 73...
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 November 2008, 21:34:03
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ok thanks matey, is it true te ecu will lose the saved codes i you disconnect the battery for a couple of minutes or so?
thanks


Nope....its a myth.

Most codes will clear after a number of clean starts (20+)
Title: Re: fault codes 73...
Post by: ngrainqey on 19 November 2008, 21:53:42
oh dear...
what about the turn the ignition on and off quickly 25+ times? another myth?

might just buy a cheapo tech2 haha!
Title: Re: fault codes 73...
Post by: RobG on 19 November 2008, 22:01:12
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oh dear...
what about the turn the ignition on and off quickly 25+ times? another myth?

might just buy a cheapo tech2 haha!

Yep ;D