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: SES code 88


1 Ton
06-18-2007, 03:29 PM
Service engine light comes on about 15 seconds after driving. Has a code 88. Engine seems to run fine.The truck is a 94 6.5turbo, auto trans, 1ton. Any ideas? Thanks

danedgington
06-18-2007, 03:37 PM
My 94 6.5L NA 2500 does that when the static timing is too far off for the IP to compensate for by adjusting TDCO. If it is a new code it could be a lot of issues related to the IP. I saw that last week when I replaced my IP and the static timing slipped after a day or two. I had to find a S-wrench to get the nuts tight.

Dan

gmctd
06-19-2007, 01:38 PM
Go thru the Diagnostics Checklist in STICKY's, 1ton, with particular emphasis on battery cables and grounding - might be your IP, tho you didn't list any mileage or particulars.

Could also be a recent load of bad fuel, or change of fuel type - what are you running?

1 Ton
06-19-2007, 02:03 PM
The light came on after I had the new ip timed.

danedgington
06-19-2007, 02:20 PM
If you have a scanner I would look at your timing. If your TDCO gets too large you get the number 88 (I think on mine it was anywhere past 2.02).

Dan