ECM CODE 61

[XfireZ51]

Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

my code 61 was a bad secondary actuator under the plenum and a broken secondaries rod. This problem will require a plenum pull and if Craig is offering to help that may be the way forward for you. The problem with the code 61 is that its a defalut problem code on the entire secondary system. This means everything from a vacumm leak, Secondary pump air problem, Bad check valve and bad secondary actuators (2ea) are all suspect... To include all the linkages and under plenum vacumm hard lines are all in play.

As suggested above I also suggest you get new plenum gaskets on hand before you start the plenum pull. This would be a great time to treat this as a project. I would order new plug wires, plugs, potentially coils etc. This is an oppourtunity do clean out the galley ares (Which gets plugged) etc.

http://jerrysgaskets.com would be a good start for the gaskets you will need.

Good luck. GC

Absolutely agree. If you haven't been under there for a while, you are better off simply replacing everything while there. That includes pulling the starter and cleaning out the drain, possibly even rebuilding starter solenoid.
My recommendations are:

Accel Injectors
MSD Coil Packs
MSD 8.5mm Wire set
Put thin layer of clear silicone on all vacuum connections
Maybe pull Ignition Module, clean then re-do heat sink grease
Clean valley drain pipe
Tighten oil baffle bolts

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

Absolutely agree. If you haven't been under there for a while, you are better off simply replacing everything while there. That includes pulling the starter and cleaning out the drain, possibly even rebuilding starter solenoid.
My recommendations are:

Accel Injectors
MSD Coil Packs
MSD 8.5mm Wire set
Put thin layer of clear silicone on all vacuum connections
Maybe pull Ignition Module, clean then re-do heat sink grease
Clean valley drain pipe
Tighten oil baffle bolts

Only he ain't stoopid...unless talking politics, THEN watch out!

[HAWAIIZR-1]

ほんだーさん、

I agree with a so called tune up/clean up with everything under the plenum as suggested. Not a difficult job as it seems and my better half was not able to ship the video yesterday. She was busy with unpacking boxes so we can move about the house after delivery on Thurs. If she cannot ship it today, it will be Monday to your office address.

You will want to lubricate the linkages and zip tie all the connections of vacuum too in addition. If you don't have the history and keeping it for a long time it will be well worth it to do all the preventive maintenance. I have a new set of FIC injectors if you decide to go that far and replace all your injectors while you are at it. My offer to come over is still there after you decide what you want to do and when.

We can talk more by phone on Sunday and I'm looking forward to talking to you again.

がんばって。

またね。


Craig

[gorgeousgeorge]

GOLDCYLON, XfireZ51,

Thank you for your inputs.
I think it may be better for me to take this problem as a kind of project, not just a secondary system trouble. I?m considering what parts to be replaced other than the secondary?s parts. It will depend on the status of the parts, maintenance history and, of course, my budget

Yoshifumi Honda
91Z
Nagoya, Japan

[gorgeousgeorge]

Craig-san,

No problem for delay of the DVD to come. As I wrote in my previous post, I think I should take this trouble fix as a kind of project and I'm not in a hurry.

I would appreciate your kindness VERY VERY VERY MUCH! Please tell your wife that I am very sorry for disturbing her while she's been very busy.

Hope your "Syaken" go well.

Yoshifumi Honda
91Z
Nagoya, Japan

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Originally Posted by gorgeousgeorge

Craig-san,

No problem for delay of the DVD to come. As I wrote in my previous post, I think I should take this trouble fix as a kind of project and I'm not in a hurry.

I would appreciate your kindness VERY VERY VERY MUCH! Please tell your wife that I am very sorry for disturbing her while she's been very busy.

Hope your "Syaken" go well.

Yoshifumi Honda
91Z
Nagoya, Japan

Yoshifumi-san,

The DVD was shipped today; you will have it by tomorrow. You're welcome and no problem, she did not mind and had to take a break from unpacking and get snacks from the convenience store anyway. You might as well do it right when you do it and take your time.

I have a few issues to deal with after installing the A.I.R. system back on.

Take care,

Craig

[gorgeousgeorge]

Hi.

The plenum was pulled this evening by my friend mechanic(and me as an assistant).



There were no loose connections, so we inspected the vacuum lines for leaks, and now I think the worn parts were detected.

(1)Bad Secondary Port Vacuum Actuator
The actuator of LH cannot hold the vacuum and the link (i.e. secondary valve) close immediately, while the one of RH can hold the vacuum as seen in the picture below and the link stays open.



(2)Bad Secondary Port Control Solenoid
My friend mechanic plugged one hole of the solenoid then connected the other hole to the handheld vacuum pump as seen in the picture, and it can hold no vacuum. The gauge decreases immediately.



This is a quick post. I have to determine what parts to replace.



AND A NEW PROBLEM?


When my friend pulled one hose to the EGR solenoid(?), some particles fall down from inside the hose. It seems that the particle come from a charcoal canister... How do I treat this?



Thank you.

Yoshifumi Honda
91Z
Nagoya, Japan