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Old May 24, 2012 | 12:42 PM
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My car sputters and stumbles so much it barely goes down the road. I have a video of the codes it is throwing. I dont know how to read them. I got the first test code 12 out of the way. Please Help

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cx5mCfL4uNU
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Old May 24, 2012 | 12:43 PM
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It starts almost backfiring and loud pops.
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Old May 24, 2012 | 01:40 PM
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The last code was a 45 but what year is your car?
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Old May 24, 2012 | 02:13 PM
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Probably TPS - code 22. The code 45 verify's the rich condition. There are some other strings that you can search from other members that have gone through this before. Search for TPS problems.
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http://members.shaw.ca/corvette86/Code%2022.pdf

http://members.shaw.ca/corvette86/Code%2045.pdf
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Its an 86. I bought a new TPS, adjusted it and its still doing it.
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