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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 06:15 PM
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Where is the diagnostic plug for the computer control module? The manuals say it's under the ashtray in the center console but I sure don't see it.

I get a check engine light only at low idle. As soon as the engine comes off idle it goes out. The engine runs fine all the time regardless of the check engine light, but I'd like to get it fixed anyway.
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 07:17 PM
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It is under the ashtray. Auto zone has a small key like male plug that they give out free of charge that will get it to give you the read out.
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 07:46 PM
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I've had the sides off the center console (twice), and don't see it. I don't see how I could over look it. Can you give me any more details of what it looks like?
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 09:19 PM
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My 82 has it right under the ashtray in the center console.
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 03:46 AM
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i thought 80s didnt have computers???!!! well maybe i just dont know enough on the subject but mine (82) is right under the ashtray as already mentioned!
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 03:57 AM
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Originally Posted by omarsmgff
i thought 80s didnt have computers???!!! well maybe i just dont know enough on the subject but mine (82) is right under the ashtray as already mentioned!
im pretty sure (almost positive) 79 didnt have computers, but 80s did.
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Only 80's california models had a computer controlled carb
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