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  1. JohnnyC

    Hard acceleration, pop and car died

    Replaced ignition module.
  2. JohnnyC

    Hard start after sitting 2-3 days

    I replaced the fuel injectors and the car starts instantly now and has great acceleration! I recommend ACCEL 26 lbs.
  3. JohnnyC

    Adjust gas gauge/fuel sending unit?

    Is there a way to adjust the fuel sending unit? I have a 1996 Corvette. I replaced my old sending unit and bought an OEM GM sending unit and its several gallons off. The gas gauge was in Reserve with 1 bar left, I filled up today with 15.5 gallons. So there should be still 4.5 gallons left...
  4. JohnnyC

    Hard start after sitting 2-3 days

    I have a 1996 Corvette LT4 manual with +210K miles, my daily driver car. I have trouble starting Monday mornings typically after it has been sitting just over the weekend since i get home Friday after work. This can take 6-7 long cranks to finally get going. I notice puffs of smoke from the...
  5. JohnnyC

    Windshield polished? Fine scratches from wipers

    Has anyone had their windshield polished? It seems the wipers have left tiny scratches over the last 25 years. I also have tiny pitting. That combination diffuses headlights to almost white out the windshield while driving at night. Sun glare also has the same effect. It becomes really annoying...
  6. JohnnyC

    Looking to upgrade C4 to C7

    I currently have a black 1996 LT4 6-spd that is very near 200,000 miles. It's been a great daily driver for me the past ~18 years, but I just can't keep up with mounting problems and i'm no longer willing to deal with them. I'm looking to upgrade to a C7! Not new, but maybe a 2014-2015. I was...
  7. JohnnyC

    Hard acceleration, pop and car died

    Driving to work today, tried to pass someone, i hit the gas a little harder than i would normally, I heard a loud POP and the car just died. Dash and electrical still on. I coasted to the side of the road and was towed home. The car is turning over, but it would not restart. Only mod i really...
  8. JohnnyC

    LT4 Alternator and serpentine belt help

    I got tired of screwing around and ordered another remanufactured alternator online, installed it and its been working perfectly for the past week! It hasn't dropped below 14.3 V under normal / spirited driving. Had the air and lights on too. Its clear the local "rebuild" was a waste of time and...
  9. JohnnyC

    LT4 Alternator and serpentine belt help

    I have a 1996 LT4 stock. A few weeks ago my alternator locked up and broke my serpentine belt. I had the alternator rebuilt (twice) locally and i'm still having charging issues. To add to the mix of things, i broke the connector to the alternator, got a new one from Pepboys and had to splice...
  10. JohnnyC

    Headlights are on chime not working

    The chime that alerts you when the headlights are left on when you turn off the ignition does not work. Can someone direct me to a fix? 1996 Corvette. Thanks.
  11. JohnnyC

    Seat belt cinches down on bumpy roads

    My seat belt cinches down on my lap on bumpy roads without me pressing the cinch button. I have to wait to find a red light or stop sign to undo my seat belt, retract and then reconnect it. Is there another way to undo the cinch or do I need to replace my seat belts? Its really becoming annoying.
  12. JohnnyC

    Acceleration bogging down on morning starts

    No idiot lights on when i started. Jumped 4 to 12 and got C12 with a little 1. underneath. No other codes, it cycled through 9, A and 1.0. I turned off the ASR, gave it a try. Hit the gas, resistance, bog, pop, and then Service Engine light came on. I jumped again, same code C12. Service...
  13. JohnnyC

    Acceleration bogging down on morning starts

    I am having a problem with acceleration bogging down on morning starts. It starts fine, but when i get on the road and hit the gas nothing happens. I push pedal to the floor and get nothing. Car just bogs down. When i try again, the pedal goes down about 1/2 way and i get resistance, with...
  14. JohnnyC

    Wiper blade goes off driver side windshield

    My driver side windshield wiper tends to wipe off the outer edge of the windshield. So much, 1/2 the blade it has gotten stuck on the frame and i've had to lower the window and give it a little nudge. Not fun when its raining. During the same trip this is not all the time, some times it is fine...
  15. JohnnyC

    AC on = very rough idle

    Thanks for the replies. Is this what i'm looking for: NEW AC COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 1988-1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE | eBay Is this a do-it-yourself job? I'm fairly mechanically inclined and have basic tools, sockets, etc.
  16. JohnnyC

    AC on = very rough idle

    I looked at this today. The pulley is pretty rough to spin. It moves, but does not spin freely like the alternator. Is there a way to loosen this or can be easily replaced?
  17. JohnnyC

    AC on = very rough idle

    I have a 96 LT4. Now that it is getting hotter in NJ, i tried to use the fan/AC. The vette started to shake and rumble way above normal. I have a slightly rough idle as it is, but as soon as the air or AC are turned on its crazy. Any ideas where to start would be helpful. Thanks. John
  18. JohnnyC

    Power side mirrors not working - blown fuses

    Both my side mirrors do not move. I checked the fuse box and the 5 amp fuse was blown. I thought that would be an easy fix, so I replaced. That new one blew. I tried to replace with 10 and then 20 amp fuses, both blew. All as soon as i turned the ignition i could hear the pop. Do i have a short...
  19. JohnnyC

    new water pump - overheating

    All fixed and running fine in the 220's. Coolant is 50/50 mix. Digital gauge matches analog gauge. No leaks.
  20. JohnnyC

    new water pump - overheating

    This is going to sound incredibly stupid, and a major rookie mistake!!! but after several attempts at trying to get the air out... and a new thermostat i knew there had to be something else wrong. I checked the service manual directions again... and i left out a MAJOR part. I did not transfer...
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