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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 07:55 PM
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86 auto l-98 fan turn on at 197....... code 54 but it only throws the code between 190-200 degrees, when my engine is between those temps and under nomal to heavy acceleration it will stutter/hesitate around 3 to 4k rpms throw the code. it usually stays until i turn the car off then it leaves until next time. if im real easy with the gas it doesn't do it....... so any help out there
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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1st Quest: do you know what code 54 is, 2nd: Do you have a FSM, if not, suggest its a great investment (Helmsinc.com), Here's a link to code 54 so you can follow the diags: http://members.shaw.ca/corvette86/Code%2054.pdf

also: great info on Vader's site, here's the link: http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c4/vader86/
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 08:39 PM
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code 54--- esc aka knock aka pre detonation
no fsm or would have tried to trouble shoot
thanks for the link
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 10:35 PM
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From AGENT86's pdf's.

http://members.shaw.ca/corvette86/Code%2054.pdf
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 10:14 PM
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i went through the trouble proceedures and it seems my code is intermittent, so has anyone had these symptoms or is there any one who has the link to code 54. intermittents section b so i can further trouble shoot
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 10:51 PM
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Try vaders86 site, great info, here is link to error codes pdf
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c4/vader86/
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