1989 Error Codes ?
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1989 Error Codes ?
Hi
Anyone have a list of error codes for my stock '89 L-98 6sp?
30k miles, runs great.
I just got a 3-6 code, but it's not in my book. Cleared it, it was gone for a few days, now it's back.
Help! Thanks.
Anyone have a list of error codes for my stock '89 L-98 6sp?
30k miles, runs great.
I just got a 3-6 code, but it's not in my book. Cleared it, it was gone for a few days, now it's back.
Help! Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Clark Bente
I just got a 3-6 code, but it's not in my book.
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Code 36 is the MAF burnoff circuit, If you're lucky it's the relay, you have 2 relays, MAF burnoff and MAF power, about 10-15 bucks each, replace both. If you had the FSMs CFI-EFI suggested you could trouble shoot the entire code 36, wires and all.
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Thanks Rick and CFI-EFI
If I remember correctly, they're on the inner fender, near the battery. My car's been running good for a couple of years, and I haven't had to do any repairs (summers only - low miles). I had to replace a relay in that area a couple of years ago. I forgot what for, but I'll check the entire circuit, starting with the wires and connectors, and end with the relays. If that doesn't do it, I'll replace the MAF.
Running ok w/ the error code made me guess that it's in "safe" mode, and that's probably why it seems to run acceptably.
If I remember correctly, they're on the inner fender, near the battery. My car's been running good for a couple of years, and I haven't had to do any repairs (summers only - low miles). I had to replace a relay in that area a couple of years ago. I forgot what for, but I'll check the entire circuit, starting with the wires and connectors, and end with the relays. If that doesn't do it, I'll replace the MAF.
Running ok w/ the error code made me guess that it's in "safe" mode, and that's probably why it seems to run acceptably.
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Do you have a FSM? It is much cheaper than a new MAF and will show you exactly what the problem is from the troubleshooting steps. If you don't have the manual...I will try and lead you step by step from my 86 manual (should be about the same). BTW, if you contact Agent86, he has the codes out of his manual and will post it for you.
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Originally Posted by RRT vette
There you go. 86Pacer came through for you. Should all be down hill from there.
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Thanks RRT and 86Pacer.
I'll be on it tomorrow afternoon. My idea of a perfect Sunday - under the hood of my Corvette, chasing a problem that's not too hard and is easy to get at.
Thanks again for really coming through with the pdf of the FSM.
I'll be on it tomorrow afternoon. My idea of a perfect Sunday - under the hood of my Corvette, chasing a problem that's not too hard and is easy to get at.
Thanks again for really coming through with the pdf of the FSM.
