I JUST replaced the ECM in my wife's 81. Bought the car for her last month. SES light was on, and jumping the ALDL retrieved nothing. Unplugging battery did not reset the SES light.
$87 for a rebuilt NAPA ECM and light went away and all is good... Car runs much better and no more light...
Am considering rebuilding the carb in my wife's 81 C3. Who here has done this? Any pointers? How much did you spend for the rebuild kit?
It's either rebuild it, or replace it with a 600 cfm Edelbrock and bypass the ECM. Since car is completely stock, I am leaning toward the rebuild of the...
Disconnected battery for 1/2 hour. Reconnected, placed key in accessory position (i.e. all idiot lights come on, 1 more position away turns over the starter & engine)...
Check Engine light still lit up...
Jumped the two terminals of the ALDL connector below ashtray that are not separated by...
Have any more photos of the project? Love the ones so far.
I know you posted this thread awhile back, but if you need any photos or anything from my wife's stock L81, let me know.
Thanks! :w
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