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1990 Chevrolet Corsica Repair Question


Topics covered: Distributor, Sensor, Ignition system.
Mileage: 29,000 miles.

Asked on August 26, 2012

Need help with code 42 on chevy corsica

I have 1990 corsica 3.1L with 29k miles and it is throwing a hard code 42. It runs rough and idles too high when slowing down. when it comes to a complete stop, it finally kicks the idle down and almost dies.

I have replaced the following so far.....

-IAC valve
-TPS sensor
-ICM
-Crank Sensor

I have checked these wires for continuity at both ends...

-#453
-#573
-#574
-#430
-#424
-#423
-#450 to ground

The SES still comes on after a few seconds of idling. I am wondering if the plugs, wires or coils would make it throw this code? I did check the coils at the secondary pins and I had something like 5.8#, 5.8# and 5.9# ohms.

I'm not sure what else to do and getting tired of spending money on non-fixes.
Avatar Asked by davidstum

Answer

Replied on August 26, 2012

Which ignition system do you have, With distributor or HEI?

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on August 26, 2012

it is distributorless, so I guess HEI.

Tiny Response from davidstum
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Replied on August 26, 2012

Have you tried this?

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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