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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 06:45 AM
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Hi all I have a 86 with 43,000 miles lately i might go 10-20 miles and the sel will come on.stop some where come back out and start it and the light will be off. car runs fine the whole time. maybe go the next time 20-30 miles and it stays off. any thought would be appreciated
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 08:09 AM
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There's no way to help you until you pull the codes
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 08:24 AM
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http://members.shaw.ca/corvette86/No...it%20Check.pdf

Could be a 32, but you have to check.
http://members.shaw.ca/corvette86/Code%2032.pdf
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 11:53 AM
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they say unless the light is on they cannt read it. they they dont store, is that right
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"THEY" are incorrect.
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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My '86 is displaying a similar problem. It remembers codes 24 (speed sensor) and 34 (MAF). I just purchased scanner software and a cable to try troubleshooting.

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