1989 Chevy Cavalier exhaust

1989 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
272,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ROADRUNNER17
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Why does my car start to stall then puff black smoke when the gas pedal is pressed more?
Apr 27, 2009 at 3:50 PM
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Hello, Sounds like you are running rich. Is the engine light on? If so will need to pull codes. Here's How.... To extract a trouble from the computer for diagnostic purposes, the Assembly Line Communication Link (ALDL) connector is used. Ground terminals A and B with the ignition "ON" and engine not running. The system will enter the diagnostic mode. In this mode, the computer will display a 12, three consecutive times, by flashing the "CHECK ENGINE", "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" or "MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP" or light. A 12 consists of one flash, a short pause, then two flashes in rapid succession. After 12 is displayed, any stored trouble s will be displayed by flashing the "CHECK ENGINE", "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" or "MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP" light. All s are displayed 3 times each then a 12 will repeat. In the diagnostic mode, the computer will also energize all computer controlled relays and solenoids.


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ALDL Connector (Located Underdash) The ALDL diagnostic connector is located in the passenger compartment
Apr 27, 2009 at 4:05 PM