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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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I have a code 42 on my 88 vette and I have seen some threads on the cars with the opti but I don't think my car has one of these.Can you guys help me fix whats going on with this code 42?The car seems to run and drive fine.Is there something that causes this code the majority of the time?
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42 electronic spark timing (EST) circuit grounded
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Originally Posted by C-4 owner
I have a code 42 on my 88 vette and I have seen some threads on the cars with the opti but I don't think my car has one of these.Can you guys help me fix whats going on with this code 42?The car seems to run and drive fine.Is there something that causes this code the majority of the time?
You don't have an opti.
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Code 42 can be set if the EST timing bypass connector has been or is disconnected. It's a single tan wire with black stripe and the connector is usually beside brake booster(engine side). Check that first.
http://members.shaw.ca/corvette86/Code%2042.pdf
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Originally Posted by AGENT 86
Code 42 can be set if the EST timing bypass connector has been or is disconnected. It's a single tan wire with black stripe and the connector is usually beside brake booster(engine side). Check that first.
http://members.shaw.ca/corvette86/Code%2042.pdf
I will check this tomorrow,thanks
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