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Originally Posted by The Cleaner
Hey Dave,
Thanks for the vote of confidence, I don’t wanna blow this one  . A P1501 is an idle control valve getting stuck closed, The DSC light going nuts defiantly are ABS/Brake system indicators, but the code is an idle control valve. Are you having any idle problems, like hunting, high idle or having the idle dive when you hit the A/C? Is your tracktion control light on at the same time as the SES light?
Can you clear the codes yourself? Do they come right back or will it take some time? |
First off, I appreciate you guys (El Jeffe and The Cleaner) taking the time to give me your thoughts. I'm a bit confused as one reading of the P1501 code is vehicle speed sensor and the other is idle control valve. Let me address the above, however:
The wacky dash light problem (EML, DSC, ABS/Brake) cleared up as soon as I shut off the car. Nothing else is now on in addition to the SES light.
No idle problems to speak of either. I've not been using the A/C at this time of year even though here in Texas it's 70+ degrees today. I'll put it on when I go home tonight and check.
I went to Auto Zone to have the code(s) read and didn't know that they can clear them. Am unaware if the code comes back on again after it's been reset.
Suppose I have two options. One, monitor the vehicle to see if any idling problems crop up or two, take it in to the dealer (isn't it called 'stealer' here!!!????) for them to diagnose.
Thanks again for your input.
