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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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i have an 87 vette and the service engine soon light is on. the car runs horrible when first started and as it warms up it runs perfect. i would like to know how to check for the trouble code using a paperclip. i did a search and couldn't find it. thanks pat
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i conducted the paperclip test and got the 12 code and the 14 code (coolant temp sensor circuit) and my research continues. pat
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http://members.shaw.ca/corvette86/Code%2014.pdf
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The paper clip method is easy....once you get the wire bent just right. If you want a better method, go to Auto Zone and ask for a FREE code key that looks like this:



Just insert the key into A&B holes and you are set to go. Place the key in a location where you can find it for the next use......or go get another free key
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WTB one Autozone code key
Looks cooler than my paper clip
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i replaced the temp cooling sensor and the car runs great. the best part about it was the sensor was 11.99 at autozone. nothing better than a cheap fix. thanks to all. pat
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Originally Posted by Sam Lam
The paper clip method is easy....once you get the wire bent just right. If you want a better method, go to Auto Zone and ask for a FREE code key that looks like this:



Just insert the key into A&B holes and you are set to go. Place the key in a location where you can find it for the next use......or go get another free key
......they still have these?...i thought that these were a long time past....
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the A and B holes are the two holes on the far left? The A on the top row and B on the bottom row? 1986.

Edit: Figured it out

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