Code 2119 - some questions
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Makes perfect sense. I'm thinking the codes don't reflect the state of the systems, but simply features of the OBD system.
Your comment about stale gas is something I was thinking. High likelihood. I'll put some stabilizer in system and fill with Premium # 91. Or should I just put in stabilizer and try to burn off the fifth of a tank before adding good gas?
Thanks again.
Makes sense in my case. Dead battery was unhooked for a year. Thanks.
Your comment about stale gas is something I was thinking. High likelihood. I'll put some stabilizer in system and fill with Premium # 91. Or should I just put in stabilizer and try to burn off the fifth of a tank before adding good gas?
Thanks again.
Makes sense in my case. Dead battery was unhooked for a year. Thanks.
Last edited by Oldblue; Nov 13, 2019 at 03:48 PM. Reason: Makes more sense
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You could buy your own code reader for as little as $50. Or, if you have a smart phone you get get one of the code reader apps and the wireless dongle for as little as $10.
Stale gas after sitting that long. You can just about guarantee it is.
Most of those "warnings" you see is because of the trouble codes. Things like TC and ESC get shut off by the computer when certain codes are registered. Doesn't mean there's a problem with those systems, only that the OBD system has turned them off.
Stale gas after sitting that long. You can just about guarantee it is.
Most of those "warnings" you see is because of the trouble codes. Things like TC and ESC get shut off by the computer when certain codes are registered. Doesn't mean there's a problem with those systems, only that the OBD system has turned them off.
Your comment about stale gas is something I was thinking. High likelihood. I'll put some stabilizer in system and fill with Premium # 91. Or should I just put in stabilizer and try to burn off the fifth of a tank before adding good gas?
Thanks again.
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A little late for the stabilizer to work. I would just top it off with fresh gas. But, you're going to need to run it enough to burn off the bad fuel in the lines, High pressure pump and injectors. The fresh gas will only mix with the old stuff in the tank initially. Until it runs thru the system and flushes the stale gas out. You also may want to consider some fuel treatment like Techron.
The P2119 code is a throttle body issue. It may be varnished up from stale gas residue on the throttle plate. A good throttle body cleaning may fix that.
The P2119 code is a throttle body issue. It may be varnished up from stale gas residue on the throttle plate. A good throttle body cleaning may fix that.
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A little late for the stabilizer to work. I would just top it off with fresh gas. But, you're going to need to run it enough to burn off the bad fuel in the lines, High pressure pump and injectors. The fresh gas will only mix with the old stuff in the tank initially. Until it runs thru the system and flushes in out. You also may want to consider some fuel treatment like Techron.
The P2119 code is a throttle body issue. It may be varnished up from stale gas residue on the throttle plate. A good throttle body cleaning may fix that.
The P2119 code is a throttle body issue. It may be varnished up from stale gas residue on the throttle plate. A good throttle body cleaning may fix that.
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Why would the throttle body have gas residue? Fuel does not pass through the throttle body, only air does.
It may have oil residue from the PCV system. That would probably also mean that your intercooler is thoroughly coated with oil.
Or like donbrew said in post #3, rodents have done something.
It may have oil residue from the PCV system. That would probably also mean that your intercooler is thoroughly coated with oil.
Or like donbrew said in post #3, rodents have done something.
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That is true Randy. Thanks for the correction. I didn't really think that through regarding the throttle body and gas residue. (had my old school brain thoughts churning. 
) Anyhow, since the code does point to a throttle body problem, I would still think a TB cleaning is worth a try.
And, any fuel additive is not going to clean the TB.
) Anyhow, since the code does point to a throttle body problem, I would still think a TB cleaning is worth a try.And, any fuel additive is not going to clean the TB.
