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flashing code 8 on dash

Working on lift and it's flashing code 8 don't have a service manual, lift stumbles in gear and then shuts off. Has rough idle. 4 y engine with electronic throttle body. I need to know what the 8 flash are on the display baord. Thanks
  • Posted 9 Sep 2014 23:23
  • By All Lift Tech
  • joined 3 Oct'10 - 57 messages
  • California, United States
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Code 8 for the 4Y ECS engine means the electronic throttle motor is sticking,is there carbon build up around the throttle opening causing it to hang up???
  • Posted 12 Sep 2014 07:42
  • By kevin_t
  • joined 2 Dec'10 - 1,301 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
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These tend to give trouble with the solenoid on the LPG unit, does the truck run ok using petrol/gasoline ?
  • Posted 10 Sep 2014 19:13
  • By eoin_o
  • joined 14 Dec'13 - 14 messages
  • Co Tipperary, Ireland
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