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Old Feb 19, 2009 | 10:14 PM
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Default Paper Clip Method: Code Retrieval?

It has been mentioned that a "paper clip" can be used to retrieve codes on
the '94 LT1 engine, connecting the "4 pin" and the "12 pin". Question: where
are these "pins" to be found? Is there any chance of "low voltage" shock? This is all new to me. Thankyou.
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Old Feb 19, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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The ALDL connector is under the dash, just above the driver's right knee. Not much risk for shock; just wait until the pins are jumped before turning the key to "on". Some how-to's:

http://www.corvettebuyers.com/c4vettes/codes.htm
http://www.corvettebuyers.com/c4vettes/ecm.htm

I've been told that some of the '96 specific information isn't 100% correct, but the stuff for your '94 should be pretty good.
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