Computer codes?

[Phil Payne]

> Just took my '88 80q into the shop (actually towed it
> in:( due to a no start.  Engine/starter just made an
> abnormally loud clicking sound and attempted to
> turnover.
>
> The codes on the computer indicate an 1  1  1  1,
> which they say is ignition computer.

Yup.  Dead 'puter - often caused by careless jump starting.

"1111" can mean any number of things - the most common meaning is a bad checksum caused by a
permanent memory fault.  Or, in many turbo cars, incompetent remapping.

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  Phil Payne
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