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Old Dec 11, 2011 | 11:37 AM
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Hi my name is Bud,i have 95 C4 with the LT1 engine. when I start off cold it coughs and sputters and has no power. after driving a little ways and it goes into close loop it smoths out and runs great. On ocasions it will cough back on exceleration. I waht to get a code reader and scanner that will help me with my problem. I dont know what will be the best one to get. what would be the best make and model,where to purchase?
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Old Dec 11, 2011 | 03:28 PM
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1995 is a tough call why? 95 was OBD 1 and 96 was OBD2 but some 95;s had OBD 2 hook up. If I were you I would go to auto zone and ask to have your car scaned for free then ask for a price on a cheep tester that would do the same thing a google search may help also good luck
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Old Dec 11, 2011 | 03:59 PM
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Thanks for the info. I will try that. I wont get to it be able to get to it until after the holidays but will shortly there after.
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Old Dec 11, 2011 | 04:03 PM
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You can access the codes on your 95 by using the on board computer.

Check the site below.....

http://tech.corvettecentral.com/2011...trouble-codes/
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