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Re: Meaning of OBD II Trouble Coades

A 42 is caused by an inoperative EST system. If the car is older, it might have been set in bypass to set the base ignition timing. If the car is newer, it might be a problem with the ICM, connections, or the ECM.

What year is the car? What engine?
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