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I did a self diagnostic test using my check engine light on my 1997 mitsubishi eclipse 2.0L non turbo and it codes 12 and 55. I cant find that in my manual. Does anyone know what those two codes mean

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Anytime you do the self-diagnostic you will almost always get those 2 codes.

12 - direct power input to the PCM has been disconnected within the last 50 key-on cycles

55 - End of error messages

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