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03 BLACKOUTSSS Mar 4, 2008 07:17 PM

P1661 code...WTF?
 
I just bought a 97 SS, thats right, an LT1. Its throwing a P1661 (Malfunction Indicator Lamp Fault). Does anyone know what this code means and more importantly, what causes it? I have never seen this code on my other LT1 or the three LS powered vehicles that I have owned. I'm stumped, any help will be great.

Klive Mar 4, 2008 08:06 PM

basically its a warning sign that you bought an LT1 and its a piece!! I've never heard of that code... good luck bro!

03 BLACKOUTSSS Mar 4, 2008 08:43 PM


Originally Posted by Klive (Post 3864952)
basically its a warning sign that you bought an LT1 and its a piece!! I've never heard of that code... good luck bro!

Ouch. Thats rough. These things are just as good as LS1's (almost). I just like them, can't justify why.

Klive Mar 4, 2008 09:09 PM

they are in no way as good as an LS1... HOWEVER, they are good motors for sure. I was just giving you a hard time bro...

Tootall Mar 4, 2008 10:33 PM

does it have a 3rd brake light . . .?

03 BLACKOUTSSS Mar 5, 2008 09:12 AM

yes it does, what effect would te 3rd light have on the MIL lamp?

Tootall Mar 5, 2008 09:15 AM


Originally Posted by 03 BLACKOUTSSS (Post 3865363)
yes it does, what effect would te 3rd light have on the MIL lamp?

well if the light is burned out . . . it kills the ABS . . . why I have no idea. My brother had a 96, and when the 3rd tail light would go out . . . that would happen.

03 BLACKOUTSSS Mar 5, 2008 05:58 PM

And killing the ABS will cause a MIL FAULT code? That makes no sense, but its something to look at. Thanks.

Truckshop Mar 5, 2008 06:01 PM

is the light on? cause it sound like a code that would say the light is out.

03sierraslt Mar 5, 2008 06:05 PM

Its a P code, Powertrain.. How does a powertrain code relate to the 3rd brake light???


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