1993 Dodge Spirit code 12 and code 42 meanings

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CHASE HOLCOMB
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just need to know diagnostic code 12 and42 .the ones that flash over the check engine light
Apr 21, 2009 at 4:31 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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•12 Battery or computer recently disconnected (will occur on most cars most of the time, it indicates a low / missing battery happened in the last 50 key starts. Don't worry about it.


•42 Automatic shutdown relay circuit open or shorted
•42 Fuel pump relay control circuit

Is the engine not starting? Does it have spark and fuel?
Oct 16, 2009 at 5:39 PM
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