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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 10:15 PM
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Default Code 42...? what is it

Thats what I just pulled off my 88 tonight....What is it....?
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 10:33 PM
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Default Re: Code 42...? what is it (apollo30346)

Electronic Spark Timing (EST) circuit grounded or Ignition Control (IC) circuit grounded or faulty bypass line.

Now what that means, I'm not real sure. :cheers:
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 10:48 PM
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Default Re: Code 42...? what is it (Nathan Plemons)

To funny..... I have no idea either... maybe someone will chime in to help me out.... on what I need to check or change....
Thanks for the help....
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 11:19 PM
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Default Re: Code 42...? what is it (apollo30346)

Citing the GM service manual, code 42 can mean:
1. Open ignition coil module ground circuit.
2. Faulty ignition coil module connection, or faulty ignition coil module.
3. Faulty ECM connection, or faulty ECM.
4. Grounded IC circuit between ECM and ignition coil module.
5. Faulty circuit from coil to ignition coil module circuit....that did not light during test.

(OK, Nathon Plemons, that should be enough info to keep you busy for an hour or so.)

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