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Poor cold start and lots of misc questions.

Old Oct 14, 2003 | 12:30 PM
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Poor cold start and lots of misc questions.

Some questions, if you would be so kind. This car is a 93 Z28.

1) Ever since I got the computer working and controlling the fans properly, I now have a service engine soon light and the car is hard to start cold. While cold the car hesitates but when it warms up it runs tops. Ideas?

2) ABS inop light is on and has been on forever. Someone mentioned this could be caused by the 3rd brake light being inoperable? This true or any other ideas?

3) The gas gauge is somewhat innacurate and seems to be 1/4 tank off. When it reaches 1/4 tank level it is really dead empty and when full it is waaaaay over the full mark. Any ideas besides pulling the tank? (fat chance?)

4) Recomended seat covers? The driver seat is very worn from previous owner. Any suggestions for a good fitting cover?

5) Center console. I actually also asked this in marketplace but I'll ask here. I need a replacement center console. Is there a cheaper aftermarket replacement than the factory part?

Thanks in advance!
Old Oct 14, 2003 | 12:35 PM
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Look at the dealer for console on my 96 to find it is discontinued.
Old Oct 14, 2003 | 01:18 PM
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Re: Poor cold start and lots of misc questions.

Originally posted by redrumloa

1) Ever since I got the computer working and controlling the fans properly, I now have a service engine soon light and the car is hard to start cold. While cold the car hesitates but when it warms up it runs tops. Ideas?
Because you have a 93, you can short two pins in the ALDL connector and "flash" the trouble codes on the SES light. No need to guess what the problem is.

3) The gas gauge is somewhat innacurate and seems to be 1/4 tank off. When it reaches 1/4 tank level it is really dead empty and when full it is waaaaay over the full mark. Any ideas besides pulling the tank? (fat chance?)
Entirely normal. When mine reaches "1/4", there is about 1 gallon left. And it takes about 3 gallons before it drops to the "F" when you fill it all the way. It was like that when I bought it new in 1994.
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