Got a new car !!!! and a bad Opti??

[Red97v6Bird]

So the search is over! Finaly got me a V8 car a 96 Black WS6 six speed Anywho so I take it to the car wash because driving it home it got a little dirty and as soon as the water sprays over the hood the check engine light comes on I check everything out and nothing seems wrong, engine is still running fine the car has 66k on it and is bone stock??? Sound like a bad Opti to you guys? and if so what is the best replacement for it??

P.S. after about an hour or so (after it dried) check engine light went out??

[Christopherrr]

Get a scanner on that bad boy...

The opti is more inclined to failure with a direct spray.

Does the carwash have a "underbody" spray? That would do it.

[Injuneer]

Without pulling the code, you are just guessing, and running the possibility of wasting money on the wrong part. You can get an OBD-II code scanner for as little as $50 ar Harbor Freight. It is an essential part of owning a 96 or newer F-Body.

[Red97v6Bird]

Is there a better OBD scanner? I'd rather spend the money and get a good one than wish I had gotten a better one.

[Christopherrr]

I got an Actron PocketScan



Just for the point of scanning, finding out the code and erasing.

Actron PocketScan

It's very very basic...$60 bucks at AdvanceAuto.

[Trash man]

u could get a shop style one but why spend like 2grand? try ebay to find an older OBD-II scanner. all u need is the domestic GM one for your car

[Injuneer]

If you have a laptop, consider AutoTap, with the GM Enhanced Parameters. Scans, data logs, virtual dashboard, etc. Much more useful than a "code reader", which is what has been mentioned so for. There are other hardware and software packages from sources like Actron and AutoXray that cost nowhere near the $2000+ price of an OTC Tech-2. There is is software from Auterra and AutoTap that allows you to use a Palm as the display.

http://www.autoxray.com/

http://www.actron.com/

http://www.digimoto.com/

http://www.autotap.com/

http://www.obd2.com/

http://www.auterraweb.com/

Several sources have now come out with OBD-II dash "gauges" that allow you to monitor several PCM parameters simultaneously, include code read/clear capabilites, and other features related to perfromance.

[Red97v6Bird]

alright I got a scanner today an actron CP9180 AutoScanner Plus

not gonna have a chance to hook it up before work tho so I'll get back to you fellers on the codes ........

Thanks for all the help/advice so far tho everyone

little off topic but whats a good short throw kit?

[sneitzel]

...little off topic but whats a good short throw kit?

If you are happy with the feel of the stock shifter and just want a shorter throw try Lou's Short Stick. I installed one a while ago (very quick and easy) and really like it.

[Red97v6Bird]

Yeah I like the shifter, kinda want to keep it factory looking. Just want the shifts to feel tighter, not so much slop between the gears. . .