Code 36 back-Autozone
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Le Mans Master
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From: seattle WA
Code 36 back-Autozone
Well thought I had fixed the code 36-no dice. So went to Autozone to get a MAF burn off relay and power relay.The guy starts pulling things up and says $179. Huh. don't want the MAF just the relays-he couldn't even find them, went around the corner to NAPA and got both for $20.00-no wonder "Made in India". Seems like we're always complaining about electrical issues on our vettes, I really wonder just how much of the electrical system was built in America?
Race Director
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From: Bergen County, NJ
I bought the same relays from GM Parts Direct.
They came in the blue and white AC Delco box, Flint, Michigan.
The relays said "Made In China".
I used black spray paint over the "MIC".
I did not want those words in my Corvette.
They came in the blue and white AC Delco box, Flint, Michigan.
The relays said "Made In China".
I used black spray paint over the "MIC".
I did not want those words in my Corvette.
Melting Slicks
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From: Obama=death for America
That's the biggest problem with this country. We farm out all our labor to other countries to save a buck while they produce products that my 5 year old could have built better. I wish we could go back to the days when you bought a product in the store and knew that it was made in America. Now, everything is either made in China, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Uruguay, Paraguay, Japan, etc., but heavans forbid we make something here in the good old USA. No, we can't have that. We must not pay our employees more than $.05 per hour. We must send our work out. This country is on a path of destruction if we don't quickly change our ways.
Okay. I'm done now.
Okay. I'm done now.
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Le Mans Master
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From: seattle WA
85, but what gets me is we always seem to blame GM, good old American tech for our problems-when in fact, it seems to have been other countries we out sourced work to-usually electrical components to-hope some of the high tech people learn sooner or later, out sourcing is not the answer.
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '03-'05-'06
Originally Posted by 85 500 horse
That's the biggest problem with this country. We farm out all our labor to other countries to save a buck while they produce products that my 5 year old could have built better. I wish we could go back to the days when you bought a product in the store and knew that it was made in America. Now, everything is either made in China, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Uruguay, Paraguay, Japan, etc., but heavans forbid we make something here in the good old USA. No, we can't have that. We must not pay our employees more than $.05 per hour. We must send our work out. This country is on a path of destruction if we don't quickly change our ways.
Okay. I'm done now.
Okay. I'm done now.
Pro
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From: Smithfield VA
been there done that
Originally Posted by rick lambert
Well thought I had fixed the code 36-no dice. So went to Autozone to get a MAF burn off relay and power relay.The guy starts pulling things up and says $179. Huh. don't want the MAF just the relays-he couldn't even find them, went around the corner to NAPA and got both for $20.00-no wonder "Made in India". Seems like we're always complaining about electrical issues on our vettes, I really wonder just how much of the electrical system was built in America?
Same story at the local Advance .... MAFs but no relays. I was headed to the closest Chevy dealer (about 20 miles) but NAPA is right down the street. India vs China .... hmmmmmm
My comment on the situation ... I went through several S10s over the years (86 through 98), including a first year 94SS, and went through ECMs, ABS, fuel injectors, transmissions, and numerous recalls ("Service Engine Soon" light was a constant companion in all). Had a VATS issue on the 98 S10 that drove myself and Casey Chevrolet nuts! Replaced switch, key, ECM, kept coming back. I cleared the codes, got it running good, and traded in on a new 2000 Tacoma 4x4. 110K on the Toyota, only items replaced are front brake pads, tires, 2 leaky copper crush washers on the PS resevoir banjo fitting, and an alternator (because it is located directly UNDER the PS unit). Normal tuneups and oil changes over the past five years. Service Engine light has NEVER come on (other than the initial startup system check flash). 4x4 runs excellent, pulls a trailer with no issues. SOMEONE's doin' it right!
(but the Vette is still sweeter
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