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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 10:30 PM
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It has been sporadic all day, on and off now it is off and wont come back on. Need Help!
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 8VETTE7
Wow!!! I don't think I have ever heard of that problem on the C5 before this post......
Not sure what the problem is!Just started today
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 12:05 AM
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What brand of fuel are you running?
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 01:13 AM
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Read this Thread through ....................it will answer your question.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ge-issues.html

This is a common problem with C5's.

Again.............Read the thread.


Reading this one wouldn't hurt either !

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ing-again.html

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Originally Posted by 8VETTE7
Wow!!! I don't think I have ever heard of that problem on the C5 before this post......


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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 06:31 AM
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It's very common. Do a search and you'll get tired of reading before you reach the end of the answers.

I've used Techron a couple times a year for three years and my problem hasn't returned. I catch in on sale as Advance two for one. Add one every few months.

If, when, I pull the pump I'll fix it. Until then, it's Techron.

HTH
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 07:54 AM
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If you pull your codes, you'll find one in there for this too. Techron is the normal fix but also try to clear the code with the understanding that it usually doesn't clear for this. but shutting down the car and restarting, does fix it till the next time. There is a firmware update possibly available also.
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