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50946, what does this ECU code mean?!?!?!
Posted by eclipser96gs, May-11-03 08:51 AM
I just got my car back from the dealership and 2 days later the CEL goes off, i got emisions checked to check the code and the code is P1294.... does ANYONE happen to know what this code means or where to find it????
THANKS
50951, RE: what does this ECU code mean?!?!?!
Posted by Mannyyy, May-11-03 09:41 AM
DTC DTC Title
P1294

Target RPM not achieved during drive idle condition (possible vacuum leak or IAC
50958, RE: what does this ECU code mean?!?!?!
Posted by eclipser96gs, May-11-03 10:18 AM
thank you, whats IAC, and where would the vaccuum leak be? i first noticed the high idle(wich i do have when slowing down, but it returns to normal when i stop) when i was on the drag track and i puked the alternator belt when i went into 1st gear instead of 3rd gear, my timing belt also was off timing and i needed a new belt. so could anyof this caused it? thanks.
50974, RE: what does this ECU code mean?!?!?!
Posted by 1sweet98talon, May-11-03 04:45 PM
The IAC is a sensor motor on the back of the throttle body. It is the intake air controller. If you look on the back of the throttle body(towards the firewall), you'll see a small black box w/two torx screws w/wires coming off it. Thats the IAC.
A vacuum leak can be anywhere. My car his a high idle becuase i just got a new throttle body and it doesnt seal well. First listen for air leaks. If not, then youll have to look for ccracked hoses/bad gaskets, etc.
Someone else could answer the timing problem better than me.
Good Luck