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Sep 1, 2004 | 04:18 PM

nthach

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code 13=bad distributor

My CEL came on, and I retrived a code 13, which means no NE signal to ECU. Does this mean the distributor is bad?

I also found this, a 2-wire connector with a bear wire sticking out of it, and I used a DMM to check if it is connected to something, it tells me it was continuity to the red wire. Here's a pic of the connector:

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Sep 1, 2004 | 11:54 PM

DevilDog

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If either of those two wires are cut, that code will be set. It's not seeing the rotaion of that cam.

Sep 4, 2004 | 09:07 PM

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If either of those two wires are cut, that code will be set. It's not seeing the rotaion of that cam.

Yep.. cam position sensor wiring. It can be intermittant, but ive seen it a thousand times. It happens because whoever did work on the car didnt secure the wiring in the clip on the front of the cam cover. You can either take it apart, cut and resolder the wiring, or you can buy a new sensor.

Sep 4, 2004 | 10:08 PM

nthach

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Originally posted by RTCamaroSS
Yep.. cam position sensor wiring. It can be intermittant, but ive seen it a thousand times. It happens because whoever did work on the car didnt secure the wiring in the clip on the front of the cam cover. You can either take it apart, cut and resolder the wiring, or you can buy a new sensor.

I fixed it, with a weatherproof butt splice and some electrical tape.

Apr 24, 2005 | 01:38 PM

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did your car drive any different with the sensor not connected? more specifically, under WOT

Apr 25, 2005 | 12:18 AM

nthach

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did your car drive any different with the sensor not connected? more specifically, under WOT

no, i didn't feel a change at all. I'm thinking about replacing the sensor, since my car now stalls when water touches that wire...

Apr 26, 2005 | 07:40 PM

ozbear

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My '90 ls has thrown the same code - just recently had the timing belt replaced. Does this mean I should check the same connection? And what is an NE signal? Pardon my ignorance.

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Apr 29, 2005 | 06:32 AM

GliTCH

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took my car to lexus.. the code 13 was the result of the RPM signal being off, basically a good indication of a messed up timing belt installation . got it taken care of.. its all gravy baby