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Old 12-22-2012, 07:20 AM
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I got my blazer running I thought I had it.right now it has a surging idle and tries to die when you its a 2.8 1988 blazer its throwing a code 34 and 42 any advice on where to start or what could be causing this
 
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Old 12-23-2012, 08:06 AM
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I reset the computer now I only get the code 42 this thing will sit and idle in park all day but when you put it in gear and take off when come up to a stop.sign it will die every time
 
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Either your timing is off a little bit ( turn distributor to advance a bit ) or you have a vacuum leak. If turning the distributor and checking timing does not solve your issue, then mix up a spray bottle of soapy water and check for a vacuum leak.
 
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i will check timing tomorrow thanks for the help
 
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