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Old Mar 28, 2019 | 06:28 AM
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I own a 1989 C4 Corvette with 54,000 miles and the problem I’m having is that it keeps tripping a Code 36. My mechanic and I have gone through the procedure in the shop manual and everything checks out, but yet it still trips. We have disconnected the battery and it clears but after maybe 6 times of starting it it will throw the code. Also dose out hurt the engine to drive it with the code tripped? Please tell me you have a fix for this?
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Have you replaced both MAF relays ?
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Yes, and the MAF and the plug to the MAF.
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Old Mar 28, 2019 | 04:57 PM
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Oiled filters ( K&N Amsoil, etc) can cause trouble with film in sensor. A known good sensor would be good. Sensor from a car that doesn't have codes to drive with long enough to confirm car or sensor. It's possible problem is with ECM.
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I have a OEM dry style air filter.
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Are all electrical connections to the relays & MAF solid with no corrosion?
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Yes they are clean
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