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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 08:02 PM
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Default code 73 on stock 97 dx?

Did a search and found nothing, anyone know what this code is? thanks guys!
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 08:33 PM
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i found

code 73 (random misfire cyl3)


no idea how to fix it though?
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 08:43 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by I Want An Si &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i found

code 73 (random misfire cyl3)


no idea how to fix it though?</TD></TR></TABLE>
So what do I need to fix it other than an act of God?
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 08:52 PM
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check and make sure the spark plug wire is plugged in all the way on both ends
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 08:54 PM
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Default Re: code 73 on stock 97 dx? (Slammed Si)

Check your spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor, injector................... and see what happens.
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 09:21 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Slammed Si &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">check and make sure the spark plug wire is plugged in all the way on both ends</TD></TR></TABLE>


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM_ek9 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Check your spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor, injector................... and see what happens.</TD></TR></TABLE>


ok great, thanks guys!!
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 10:30 AM
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Default Re: code 73 on stock 97 dx? (EVIL_Vap133)

checked the wires and they were ok, checked the cap and rotor and all was good, checked the plugs and they were kinda beat up so I replaced them and that did the trick. Re-set the ecu and no more code 73, thanks again for your help guys!
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 10:47 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EVIL_Vap133 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">checked the wires and they were ok, checked the cap and rotor and all was good, checked the plugs and they were kinda beat up so I replaced them and that did the trick. Re-set the ecu and no more code 73, thanks again for your help guys! </TD></TR></TABLE>

Why isnt your mechanic keeping up on the maintenance of your cars? I would fire that lazy punk :-X

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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 10:59 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by I Want An Si &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Why isnt your mechanic keeping up on the maintenance of your cars? I would fire that lazy punk :-X

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Cause now that he got his new job in Anaheim, he is being lazy, plus his J1 tranny differential took a **** but he didn't want to buy my overpriced tranny......
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 11:18 AM
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Default Re: code 73 on stock 97 dx? (EVIL_Vap133)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EVIL_Vap133 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Cause now that he got his new job in Anaheim, he is being lazy, plus his J1 tranny differential took a **** but he didn't want to buy my overpriced tranny...... </TD></TR></TABLE>


Does he want a YS1 LSD for $200?

By Any Chance is your mechanics name Chad or Alex?
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 11:49 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by I Want An Si &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">


Does he want a YS1 LSD for $200?

By Any Chance is your mechanics name Chad or Alex?</TD></TR></TABLE>

hahahaha, I guess so!
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 11:52 AM
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code 73 means that you're ghey. lol.
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 11:59 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek four &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">code 73 means that you're ghey. lol.</TD></TR></TABLE>

so that means that your CEL is always on huh, how do you stand it?
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