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Old Dec 18, 2019 | 05:16 PM
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I have a 1992 Corvette that has become a little hard to start since the weather has got colder. The check engine
light comes on but goes out after driving a little while. Starts easy and no check engine light when the weather is warm. Any ideas?
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pull the code via a scanner or the paper clip method and start from there
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Buy yourself a scanner and less headache so you can use the paper clips for what it was meant for. To hold paper together temporarily. Also get a fuel pressure gauge.
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Originally Posted by aklim
Buy yourself a scanner and less headache so you can use the paper clips for what it was meant for. To hold paper together temporarily. Also get a fuel pressure gauge.

Reader don't cost lot of money!

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Reader don't cost lot of money!
Under $100 and you can have a good scanner and save yourself a lot of head scratching
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Car is OBD1 if you buying are reader might as well buy a scanner. Whatever you get make sure it's compatible with your car.
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http://www.1320electronics.com/12pin_ALDL_BT_MK2.html
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That page doesn't seem to list a cost for that scanner. And idea what it costs?
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That page doesn't seem to list a cost for that scanner. And idea what it costs?
$90. Go to the eBay store and buy
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Thanks. The website just directed you to PayPal, with no information on a price...I'm old fashioned in that I like to know how much something costs before being directed to pay for it.

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With today's blue tooth all you need is adapter which sells in $40.00 area on Amazon and using your mobile phone to check for codes.

Just download for App, and follow instructions!

What will they think of next.
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