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A code for crank shaft came up on the computer at Auto Zone

What does that mean? The traction control light comes on occasionally and the check engine light. All the guy said was a crank shaft problem.

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Yeh most parts store guys are **** and would rather guess then say they dont know. if you had a problem with your crankshaft your motor wouldnt be running at all... im going to have to guess (dont have enough info no to) but im willing to bet the code was for your crank position sensor

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 14, 2009

SOURCE: 2006 Chevy HHR Traction Control Light and Check engine

i fixed mine by pulling each and every fuse in all the fuse boxes and replacing them with new ones. the hhr fuses have a tendency to work loose and cause all kinds of little problems. i searched the forums for the answer to the traction control light problem and never found an answer that worked until i talked to a "shade tree" mechanic in my area and he told me to do the fuse thing. been a month now and no more problems.

Testimonial: "The comments I left are the solution. The fuse thing does not do anything. It's a red herring. I replaced only the one that's associated with P0010 and It's been months."

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Mike Butler

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  • Posted on May 27, 2009

SOURCE: P0128 Code for a 2004 trailblazer with service engine soon light

Replacing it is the only fix. Sounds like it may be sticking open slightly.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 19, 2009

SOURCE: WHat does it mean when your traction control

Hello Jeremy.
When your traction light comes on it is indicating wheel spin on acceleration. To prevent wheel spin an onboard computer reduces engine power to limit the wheel spin. Some, if not most, cars equipped with this feature will also apply the brakes if wheel spin continues after reducing engine power.
Hope this answers your question.
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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 10, 2010

SOURCE: What is code P0455- Emissions leak

well you can have o'reillys use the scan tool to clear codes in the computer and the light will go out unless the problem still exists then it will come back on. this code means that maybe something is wrong in the evap system. i have a question for youl. when you get gas do you stop when filling up and the pump kicks off the first time or do you kepp filling a little more each time trying to top it off better. what many people do not know is that you can do this but it is filling the lines of the evap system with gasoline which will eventually cause problems with the system. the evap controls fuel vapors from the gas tank and it can not work if it is full of gas. i am sure you understand gasoline turns to vapor quickly. gas in your gas tank does too. to keep it under control the evap system gathers it and purges it with switches and sensors that can be damaged by liquid gas. so can vacuum lines. they will swell and leak and all of these will cause the system to fail and the computer will set a code and the light comes on. also the gas cap being lose while the engine is running will do the same.if that is the problem you will need a skilled tech to figure out what is wrong and replace it. if your getting gas always stop the first time the pump kicks off. hope this helps and good luck

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