Will not idle

1992 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
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BSIEV
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My truck will not idle in or out of gear. However, if I turn the steering wheel It will come out of it from time to time and run fine. If I turn the wheel again it goes right back to rough idle.
Mar 27, 2009 at 7:07 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the check engine light ever come on? Here is a guide to help you get the codes:


https://www.2carpros.com/articles/buick-cadillac-chevy-gmc-oldsmobile-pontiac-gm-1983-1995-obd1-code-definitions-and-retrieval-method

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers
Apr 5, 2009 at 6:38 PM
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BSIEV
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Yes, it has a code 42.
Apr 7, 2009 at 12:10 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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That is a code for the ignition module. Here is a guide to help you change it.

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Joe
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Apr 7, 2009 at 2:12 PM
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KENDRARUSSELL
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I wanted to say thanks. This site has helped me so much. :)
Aug 2, 2018 at 2:27 PM