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- 03 Protege5, NA
So I have a 2003 Protege5, about 167xxx miles. Driven almost a whole year with no CEL but recently I started seeing something weird. The CEL will occasionally come on after i start the car. The next time I start the car it usually stays off but the next time I start it it is likely to turn back on. The light only ever comes on at idle (as far as I know) and to the best of my knowledge is only ever throwing P2009.
Firstly, this code is not something that'll let me sit, but i do need it off for inspection.
Secondly, I'm suspicious of my wiring and more particularly my battery. I don't know how old my battery is, but the terminals have stubborn corrosion. Has anyone experienced similar CEL behavior and know how best to fix it?
We replaced the solenoid valve last year for inspection and the lines hold vacuum, the plunger on the VVCT line isn't stuck. Other than electrically, i don't know what would be wrong anymore.
Hopefully somebody knows something! Thanks!!
Firstly, this code is not something that'll let me sit, but i do need it off for inspection.
Secondly, I'm suspicious of my wiring and more particularly my battery. I don't know how old my battery is, but the terminals have stubborn corrosion. Has anyone experienced similar CEL behavior and know how best to fix it?
We replaced the solenoid valve last year for inspection and the lines hold vacuum, the plunger on the VVCT line isn't stuck. Other than electrically, i don't know what would be wrong anymore.
Hopefully somebody knows something! Thanks!!
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