: TPI code help...


brimy311
08-05-2002, 11:45 AM
ok i am getting code number 33, which is the map sensor is low pressure...what could casue this???i have tired my spare map and it did the same thing

the other code i am getitng is 43, which is knock sensor signal...what could be casueing that to come up everytime??

tia

Old Scout
08-05-2002, 11:52 AM
What is your vaccum at idle? Pistion slap can trigger the knock sensor. Is your motor worn out?

brimy311
08-05-2002, 12:08 PM
yah the motor is defiatnly not brand new..that might be causing the knock sensor to go off....

but how can i check the vacumm of hte motor?? do i need one of the guage set ups from sears?? what casues the motor's vacumm to change without a leak?

Old Scout
08-05-2002, 12:16 PM
Originally posted by brimy311

what casues the motor's vacumm to change without a leak?

The rings/valves are worn out!

brimy311
08-05-2002, 12:30 PM
well that code does not fly until it starts miss firing and will not idle under 1500rpms....

hmmm, maybe time for a motor rebuild(glad i am selling the piece of crap)

brimy311
08-05-2002, 12:31 PM
btw: my valve seals leak, casue when i start it, it blows grey smoke...sound like a chevy for ya?