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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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Need a little help

While driving along my tech starts jumping up and down, any ideas on how to fix this?

thanks, Thom:
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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stop revving your engine with the clutch pushed in???

Tachometer... btw sorry i couldnt help
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by thom w
Need a little help

While driving along my tech starts jumping up and down, any ideas on how to fix this?

thanks, Thom:
Possibly a crank sensor issue? I would think it would cause other issues as well... but that is the first thing that came to mind.
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 05:10 PM
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Thanks, Is that a loose wire issue per chance?
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 05:16 PM
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CPS crankshaft positioning sensor yes its a sensor on a wire that plugs into your block. is your car throwing a code???
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Check your battery and/or alternator. I'm new to the Corvette side of things, but have been doing Camaros for a long time.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 50th_Vert
CPS crankshaft positioning sensor yes its a sensor on a wire that plugs into your block. is your car throwing a code???
No it is not giving me a code, I will check the wiring for a loose connection. Thanks
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