Error Code 12221

1993 Saab 9000 CD, 2.3 B, StandardSECTION Error Code 12221
  1. The check engine light is on. There is no signal from air mass meter. The LH system is in limp-home mode.
  2. Check air mass meter connections. Check for air mass meter burn-off.
    CAUTION: DO NOT  interchange air mass meter from LH 2.2 because component damage may result.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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