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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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Angry P0704 = emissions failure, WTF

How the hell does a "Clutch Switch Input Circuit Fault" affect emissions? More goddamned nanny state BS.

So, anyone have a diagnostic procedure for the P0704 Fault Code?
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 03:57 PM
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your just going to have to get a new switch
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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Switches are about $35 FOR BOTH......5 minute job
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by kristopher_d
How the hell does a "Clutch Switch Input Circuit Fault" affect emissions? More goddamned nanny state BS.

So, anyone have a diagnostic procedure for the P0704 Fault Code?
because that throws a CEL and thatll cause you to fail emmisions, thats how
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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could be the harness, but probably the switch.
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 01:06 AM
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cuz to pass inspection u have to have NO CEL.

it doesnt matter if its misfire or just gas cap. if u have a CEL, u will fail.
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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I understand the BS reasoning. But it's not a Check ENGINE light. It's a check something-on-the-car-that-was-reported-to-the-dash light. Since the clutch is not related to emissions it's an absurd failure. By that logic, if the FM radio reported to the ECU you might fail emissions after unplugging the antenna. It's crap like this that makes want to just say F*** it and completely ignore ALL of society's pointless rules.
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by kristopher_d
I understand the BS reasoning. But it's not a Check ENGINE light. It's a check something-on-the-car-that-was-reported-to-the-dash light. Since the clutch is not related to emissions it's an absurd failure. By that logic, if the FM radio reported to the ECU you might fail emissions after unplugging the antenna. It's crap like this that makes want to just say F*** it and completely ignore ALL of society's pointless rules.
Yea I know how you feel. It can be ghey at times. Just be like me and register in Iowa (even though I live in Chicago )
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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hell I DO ignore pointless rules---America has to have some people around to save her!
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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switch
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 01:53 PM
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what switch?
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 06:49 PM
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the switch for emmissions.
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 01:30 AM
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u mean emission? where is the switch locat at? n parts number?please help thank you
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