Arghhh!!! Code 36......Car still doesn't start!!!
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Le Mans Master
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Arghhh!!! Code 36......Car still doesn't start!!!
I got a code 36 while cruising the other day....Car ran fine til i got home and i turned it off. Then i went to start it the next day, starts fine, but wont idle and wont stay running without my foot in the gas. Drops down to about 4-500 rpm and then just dies off. Doesnt run rough seems throttle response is good except for the fact that it won't stay running :mad So I follow the entire code 36 procedure in the 86 shop manual forum member agent86 gave me. Checked both relays for power, grounded the circuit manually, checked for voltage at proper maf sensor plugs....all tested out fine. Changed out both relays just in case 
and that didnt help either.....Start up the car after clearing the codes, it does the same thing, but no code 36 now??? Anybody have any suggestions on what to check next??
Thanks in advance.
and that didnt help either.....Start up the car after clearing the codes, it does the same thing, but no code 36 now??? Anybody have any suggestions on what to check next??Thanks in advance.
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Re: Arghhh!!! Code 36......Car still doesn't start!!! (Wheelman)
I would check the operation of the IAC. Those idle numbers are that of an IAC unplugged. 
I suppose you would like some more test info
I suppose you would like some more test info
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Le Mans Master
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Re: Arghhh!!! Code 36......Car still doesn't start!!! (AGENT 86)
Emailed you IAC diagnosis
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Re: Arghhh!!! Code 36......Car still doesn't start!!! (Wheelman)
In 85-89 models Code 36 is MAF circuit. Check wiring to MAF burnoff relay and or replace relay if necessary.
[Modified by skateparkdave, 9:33 AM 7/5/2004]
[Modified by skateparkdave, 9:33 AM 7/5/2004]
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Le Mans Master
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Re: Arghhh!!! Code 36......Car still doesn't start!!! (skateparkdave)
In 85-89 models Code 36 is MAF circuit. Check wiring to MAF burnoff relay and or replace relay if necessary.
[Modified by skateparkdave, 9:33 AM 7/5/2004]
[Modified by skateparkdave, 9:33 AM 7/5/2004]
Did you read my post?? That was the first thing I did 
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Arghhh!!! Code 36......Car still doesn't start!!! (Wheelman)
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Did you read my post?? That was the first thing I did
Did you read my post?? That was the first thing I did
I admit I just read the title and the first couple of responses about IAC then grabbed my code book..My bad
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Re: Arghhh!!! Code 36......Car still doesn't start!!! (Wheelman)
I know. I deserved the poopie there.
I still cant help but wonder why it threw that code 36 though if all is good at MAF. If your air intake temp control checks out look for loose or broken vaccume lines.
[Modified by skateparkdave, 9:50 AM 7/5/2004]
I still cant help but wonder why it threw that code 36 though if all is good at MAF. If your air intake temp control checks out look for loose or broken vaccume lines.[Modified by skateparkdave, 9:50 AM 7/5/2004]
