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Mar 5, 2005 | 08:35 PM

EXIN

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code 13

I'm having a check engine/ trac light on. I checked the code and it's code #13 which is Ignition signal. Does anyone know what this means and how to fix it?

Mar 5, 2005 | 10:18 PM

Buttercup

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The distributor connector and the NE terminal of the ECM connector must be checked for the following:
1. Loose connections
2. Dirty connector terminals
3. Loose connector terminals.

Basically the computer momentarily didn't get an RPM signal, but it went back to normal.

Mar 6, 2005 | 11:48 PM

EXIN

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Thanks Buttercup,

The day before I posted this question I got the most reputable toyota/ lexus mechanic in my town to check my car out. $93 later he told me the trac light and check engine light were on for 2 different reasons. He said the check engine light was on because of my gutted cats and I have the receipt right here that says I need a new traction control pump to fix trac light. When I got home I pulled the code myself and got 13- ignition signal which to me didn't look like gutted cats. With your help I was under the hood for 30 min and fixed the problem- my belt had rubbed the installation off of one of the wires comming off of the distributor causing it to short. I guess I lost that hundred bucks- I wonder how he got his rep.

Thanks,
Cory Purcell