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Old Jan 12, 2016 | 02:15 PM
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have a car with damage to computer area and can't figure out where the plug is/ goes that is next to the two main computer plugs. Thanks!

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Looks like it goes to the module that piggybacks on the PCM:

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Old Jan 12, 2016 | 02:47 PM
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Its actually the Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module. YEP,, that's where it goes!

NOTE!! DO NOT apply dielectric grease inside the connectors!!!! ONLY apply it to the weather tight rubber gasket on the connectors.

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Originally Posted by ericdwong
Looks like it goes to the traction control module that piggybacks on the PCM:

is that car brand new ?????
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Thank you all for your replies!!!!
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Originally Posted by akapounder
is that car brand new ?????
Looks like it doesn't it?!?!?
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Old Jan 12, 2016 | 03:35 PM
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I spend a LOT of time at the Bowling Green KY Corvette Museum. That is a very early 97 Chassis. I took TONs of pictures of it. It has all sorts of cut aways that show you how it constructed.

I also have pictures of the C6 ZO6 Aluminum Frame (cut up)

I also get a lot of pictures of different parts cars and parts at Carlisle PA Swap Meet.



This how you floor panels are constructed.. That's BALSA WOOD in the center:









FIRE WALL Removed view of the engine:





C6 ZO6 Frame:



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Originally Posted by akapounder
is that car brand new ?????
I should have given credit- did a google image search, didn't even realize it was Bill's picture I will edit my original post. One thing's for sure, my 200k+ mile car doesn't look nearly that clean
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I should have given credit- did a google image search, didn't even realize it was Bill's picture I will edit my original post. One thing's for sure, my 200k+ mile car doesn't look nearly that clean
no worries !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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That was a big help! The car is smashed in that area, I have a computer a TAC module and like 4 empty plugs, anyone have what other modules might be in that area? In the pics that were posted that area looks a little barren.
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Actually never mind, these connectors used to plug into each other from the fuse block, just all the ends have been peeled off. Car is running thanks again.
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