Error codes

Tiny
TERESA OSBORNE
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  • 1998 OLDSMOBILE 88
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  • 160,000 MILES
I had a meter hooked up one day and it gave us three error codes. The next day it give us six codes. All say shift solenoid circuit malfunction. Can a bad battery cause these readings?
Sunday, September 10th, 2017 AT 12:27 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Yes, a bad battery will cause all kinds of weird problems.

here is a way you can test it without using any tools or equipment:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, September 11th, 2017 AT 12:42 PM

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