89 Vette with code 36
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89 Vette with code 36
I have a 89 Vette, that is giving me a code 36. I replaced the relays a couple years ago, b4 letting it sit up. I don't know what else to do (Clean MAF sensor)? Can anyone help me on this one? The car runs fine.
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Here are the posible causes of a Code 36. I would disconnect the MAF sensor and clean the contacts on that and on the relay, after many years connected the pins can get corroded and not make good contact..WW
Code 36- Check connections at MAF, MAF relay and MAF Burn off relay. Check resistance of MAF relay and MAF burnoff relay with digital Ohm meter. replace if less than 18 Ohms. Possible ECM failure..
Code 36- Check connections at MAF, MAF relay and MAF Burn off relay. Check resistance of MAF relay and MAF burnoff relay with digital Ohm meter. replace if less than 18 Ohms. Possible ECM failure..
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If the burnoff element is not functioning, then you may have to switch to a new MAF unit to get the code to disappear. The car runs fine because the MAF sensor apparently isn't so dirty yet that it matters.
Can you hear the element pop (heating up) once you stop?
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I cleaned the MAF unit and burnoff relays, with a MAF cleaning solution. I then pulled the ECM fuse for approx 10 seconds, in order to clear any codes. Once I started the car, I still get code 36. What am I missing?
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Ok, the pulling of hte ECM fuse did not work. But, once I disconnected the negative cable for 10 seconds, the code went away. I would not have thought about cleaning the burnoff relays, and the MAF connectors. Thanks a million miles!!!
