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10-15-2017, 05:25 PM
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Posted By thomastl

Sold

Sold
10-03-2017, 07:59 AM
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Posted By thomastl

Ttt

Ttt
08-28-2017, 09:40 AM
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Posted By thomastl

FS: Sold 1995 Corvette Coupe, Polo Green, Automatic

**Sold**

117,394 miles.
$9,250.

Location: Huntsville, AL 35802
256-520-7094
thomastl1@bellsouth.net

1995 Corvette Coupe, Polo Green, 117,394 miles, Automatic
07-28-2016, 12:12 PM
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Posted By thomastl

I went thru the same thing on my 95. I replaced...

I went thru the same thing on my 95. I replaced everything but the Opti.
No codes but I had a rich condition on the left bank and a miss and pinging.
I finally broke down and replaced the Opti. ...
07-14-2016, 07:53 AM
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Posted By thomastl

It kept getting worse. To the point where it...

It kept getting worse. To the point where it would continue to chime even after I locked the car and walked away.

I had to remove the LCD fuse which powers the interior lights, LCD speedo...
07-06-2016, 11:03 PM
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Posted By thomastl

It seems to be getting better. At one point...

It seems to be getting better.
At one point today it was still chiming after I cranked the car and was driving away.
Seat belt on of course.
No idea.

Where is it located?

If it keeps...
07-06-2016, 10:06 AM
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Posted By thomastl

After further investigation, it appears to be the...

After further investigation, it appears to be the security system that is dinging with the door open.
As soon as I close the door, the chiming stops.
It has never done this before with the key...
07-06-2016, 08:17 AM
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Posted By thomastl

Sorry about that. It is a 1995. I do not have...

Sorry about that. It is a 1995.
I do not have an FSM.
But I do have the procedure for checking the CCM faults.
I will try that.

Thanks
07-06-2016, 07:44 AM
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Views: 3,219
Posted By thomastl

Door Chime operating even when key is removed

1995 Coupe.
The chimer goes off whenever you open one of the doors. Key is removed and in my hand. Chimes when either the passenger or drivers door is opened. Of course chimes louder when the key...
07-05-2016, 10:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,673
Posted By thomastl

I purchased the SAC city one in April for my 95. ...

I purchased the SAC city one in April for my 95.
Has about 2000 miles on it and no issues.
I would recommend.
05-12-2016, 09:21 PM
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Views: 15,963
Posted By thomastl

Still running great. No pinging - even on 87...

Still running great.
No pinging - even on 87 octane.
No missing.
No more burnt out O2 sensors.
04-16-2016, 10:30 PM
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Posted By thomastl

Did not run a wire but did a good flush.

Did not run a wire but did a good flush.
04-16-2016, 09:06 PM
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Posted By thomastl

Problem solved hopefully

Took 10 hours today but got the following done:

Removed plugs. Plugs were sooty around the outside ground/thread ends but center electrode looked fine. They were the correct A/C Delco plugs. ...
04-13-2016, 01:43 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 15,963
Posted By thomastl

Not saying the O2 caused the opti. Saying opti...

Not saying the O2 caused the opti.
Saying opti is causing bad O2.
O2 not reading based on current scans. Older ones posted it was operating.

The bad O2 us very sooty.
04-13-2016, 10:09 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 15,963
Posted By thomastl

Just a quick update. I have on order new Opti,...

Just a quick update.
I have on order new Opti, plug wires, plugs, knock sensors.
I figured since I had to dump so much coolant anyway to pull the water pump I might as well go ahead and dump...
04-10-2016, 08:44 PM
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Views: 15,963
Posted By thomastl

geb@abq: You might want to check your fuel...

geb@abq: You might want to check your fuel pressure readings. Have you removed the throttle body and cleaned it along with the IAC and the MAF sensor?
That would be my next step on yours.
04-10-2016, 01:32 PM
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Views: 15,963
Posted By thomastl

I have looked for a scope on ebay. Could not...

I have looked for a scope on ebay. Could not find one cheap.
If someone knows of one let me know.
04-10-2016, 11:59 AM
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Views: 15,963
Posted By thomastl

I did verify vacuum using a gauge and doing all...

I did verify vacuum using a gauge and doing all the tests.

Shops. Only one I know of is a real pain. He is a rip off price wise. He would charge at least $100 just to hook up if he was even...
04-09-2016, 12:31 PM
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Views: 15,963
Posted By thomastl

I tested the Opti using the youtube video above. ...

I tested the Opti using the youtube video above. All checked per the video.
Not sure that would really show a burnt contact or intermittent contact problem.
04-09-2016, 12:06 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 15,963
Posted By thomastl

I don't like throwing parts either. Especially...

I don't like throwing parts either. Especially given the work required to change the Opti, wires, plugs. That is why I have resisted doing this till the very last thing.

I cannot find anyone...
04-08-2016, 10:17 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 15,963
Posted By thomastl

Question: What optispark would you buy? I am...

Question:
What optispark would you buy?
I am thinking I will get the AIP opti advertised on here from SacCityCorvette for $159.95.
http://www.saccitycorvette.com/AIPOptiSpark.html

What spark...
04-08-2016, 09:41 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 15,963
Posted By thomastl

It does crank right back up when it dies.

It does crank right back up when it dies.
04-08-2016, 08:53 PM
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Views: 15,963
Posted By thomastl

Ping is light but there. Sometimes worse than...

Ping is light but there. Sometimes worse than others.
Miss is definitely there. Sometimes it will just die at a red light. It has actually gotten worse over time.

I tightened the opti screws....
04-08-2016, 08:01 PM
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Views: 15,963
Posted By thomastl

I cleaned all grounds. No change. Installed...

I cleaned all grounds. No change.
Installed new injectors. No change.
Verified wires all good on optiwhile under car. No change.

I guess next is to change opti.
Suggestions on best brand...
04-07-2016, 08:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,985
Posted By thomastl

Did the recharge guy pull a vacuum on the system...

Did the recharge guy pull a vacuum on the system first?
If so, how long did he let it sit under vacuum to verify the vacuum held?

I did not know you could properly charge a system to the right...
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