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Old 08-05-2010, 01:07 PM
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Codes with paperclip??

I had a post last night about my 1986 Trans Am and I was told to get the codes off the car with a paperclip...Since it was dark last night I could not see where the A and B plug in was located...I was told to look on the right side of the steer wheel paralell to the hot/cold I still can not locate can someone help me with more info or a diagram of what I am looking for so that I can figure out what is wrong with my car. Thanks
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Re: Codes with paperclip??

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I had a post last night about my 1986 Trans Am and I was told to get the codes off the car with a paperclip...Since it was dark last night I could not see where the A and B plug in was located...I was told to look on the right side of the steer wheel paralell to the hot/cold I still can not locate can someone help me with more info or a diagram of what I am looking for so that I can figure out what is wrong with my car. Thanks
The plug is under the dash above the gas pedal.

It looks like this: http://www.corvettebuyers.com/ecm1.jpg

This is how it works: http://www.freeautomechanic.com/diag...blecodes5.html
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Thank you that was very helpful
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