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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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I've been having an intermittent code 33 since last year. I recently bought the repair manual and followed the steps to find the problem but couldn't do everything it says because I don't have a scanner. It seems like the problem only exists during the summer (very hot climate, here in phoenix, AZ). Recently I have been getting a code 32 as well, but no change in performance is felt when this code appears. Also, been having trouble with cold starts. I don't know if all of these syptoms are related or if I have multiple problems, HELP!!!!!!!
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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Code #32: EGR System Failure.
Code #33: Mass Air Flow Sensor High.
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...29&postcount=1
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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Thanks for the link, I knew what the codes were because I have the repair manual for that specific year, I just don't know if the two codes are related. Based on the manual code 32; EGR could be showing up due to code 33; MAF high voltage.
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What manual are you using ??
Does it look like this ??
http://members.shaw.ca/corvette86/Code%2033.pdf
http://members.shaw.ca/corvette86/Code%2032.pdf
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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Yes, its the Y Carline manual for 87. They are almost identical, with slight differences, only in the structure or positon of information, but contain same info. Based on my understanding, according to Code 32 info, Code 32 might appear if codes 21, 22, 33, 34 are present. Which, in my case, Code 33 is present.
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