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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 05:53 PM
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Started with intermittent engine lite, finally got a code's 33 & 34.
replaced burn-off relay and maf relay, code 34 cleared but it did not clear code 33. Tried two different bosch Mass air flow sensors, but it did not clear 33. have checked vacum hoses and all electrical connections & still unable to clear 33. car runs strong but a little rich. 86 coupe auto with 28k miles

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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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http://members.shaw.ca/corvette86/Code%2033.pdf
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by zaragoza
Started with intermittent engine lite, finally got a code's 33 & 34.
replaced burn-off relay and maf relay, code 34 cleared but it did not clear code 33. Tried two different bosch Mass air flow sensors, but it did not clear 33. have checked vacum hoses and all electrical connections & still unable to clear 33. car runs strong but a little rich. 86 coupe auto with 28k miles

thank you for your help.

rich
Stupid question but did you clear all the old codes before installing the new part?

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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 10:48 PM
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Someone here just went through this. I think he found it was either the fuel pump relay or the wiring to it that was causing the problem.
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 10:11 AM
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Try this. http://www.corvettefever.com/techart...de/index1.html
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill's86Coupe
Stupid question but did you clear all the old codes before installing the new part?

Yes sir I did.
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by AGENT 86
Thanks Dan, I just received my 86 shop manual from Mid America, and will start trouble shooting the ckt's related to the MAF.
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 11:01 AM
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Thank you Sir.
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Check your TPS for proper operation and reset it. This solved my intermittent code 33 problems on my '88.
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 12:53 PM
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Try replacing the FP relay-"the oil pressure switch or the ECM, through control of the fuel pump relay, will provide 12 volts for the MAF power relay which provides the 12 volts needed by the MAF sensor". Key-through control of the FP relay.
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Thanks for the tips Guys, I was going to start working on the car again but it started to rain. I will post the fix when I find it.
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