1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE check engine light

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There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the
air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light
tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system
check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules,
the wiring
and the diagnostic module. For more
information on the air bag system, see “Air Bag” in
the Index.
AIR
BAG
You will see this light flash
for a few seconds when you
turn your ignition to RUN
or START. Then the light
should go out. This means
the system is ready.
If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you
start your vehicle, or stays on,
or comes on when you
are driving, your air bag system may not work properly.
Have your vehicle serviced right away.
Charging System Indicator Light
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This light will come on
when you turn on the
ignition, but the engine is
not running, as a check to
show you it is working. It
should go out when the
engine starts.
If it stays on or comes on while you are driving, you
may have a problem with the electrical charging system.
It could indicate that you have a loose or broken drive
belt or another electrical problem. Have it checked
right away. Driving while this light is on could drain
your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be
certain to turn
off all your accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The light may come on if any LTPWS parts aren’t
working properly.
For LTPWS to work properly, you must drive your
Corvette faster than
25 mph (40 km/h) and for more
than
2 miles (4 km). The system will not warn you
before you begin to drive that a tire
is flat.
When the LOWELAT TIRE light comes on, check the
tire pressure in all four road tires as soon
as you can.
Adjust the tire pressure as needed to those shown on the
Tire-Loading Information label on the driver’s door. If
the light stays on after the tire pressure is adjusted, see
your dealer.
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When the LOWELAT TIRE warning light is on,
your vehicle’s handling capabilities will be
reduced during severe maneuvers.
If you drive
too fast, you could lose control of your vehicle.
You or others could be injured. Don”t drive over
55 mph (90 km/h) when the LOWWLAT TIRE
warning light is on. Drive cautiously, and check
your tire pressures as soon
as you can.
NOTICE:
Driving with a flat tire may damage the tire, the
wheel or the tire pressure sensor installed inside
the tire
on the wheel rim. Using tire sealants may
also damage the sensor.
If you have EMTs, see “Extended Mobility Tires”
in the Index.
The LTPWS sensor is directly opposite the valve stem
on the tire. Take care when servicing or having your
tires serviced. The sensors may not work properly
if
damaged. To prevent damage to the sensors, see the
1996 Corvette Service Manual for correct tire mounting
and dismounting procedures.
The LOW/FLAT TIRE light may come on if your
vehicle
is close to another vehicle that has LTPWS and
has a tire with low pressure.
LTPWS can warn you about a low tire, but it does
not replace normal tire maintenance. See “Tires” in
the Index.

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SERVICE
LTPWS
The SERVICE LTPWS light
comes on whenever a
LTPWS part is not working
properly. It may also come
on when you’re going less
than
25 mph (40 kmh) or in
stop-and-go traffic.
The light will go out when the electronic receiver gets a
signal from each sensor.
Check the system by turning the ignition on. The light
should come on and then go out. See your dealer
if the
light stays on or doesn’t come on. Here
are two situations that cause the SERVICE LTPWS
light to come on and stay on.
Both of these situations are
normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with
your Corvette.
0 You turn the ignition on three times in a row within
half an hour without moving your Corvette. The light
will then come on every time you turn the ignition
on until you move your Corvette.
0 You run your Corvette three times within half an
hour while all four sensors are missing. (All the
sensors would be missing, for example, if you put
different wheels on your Corvette without
transferring the sensors.)
If
you would like to clear the SERVICE LTPWS light
from your Driver Information Center permanently, see
your dealer.
If the light comes on and stays on, even when the
vehicle is driven, there may be a problem with LTPWS.
See your dealer.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)
Your Corvette is equipped
with a.computer which
SERVICE
SOON
monitors operation of the
fuel, ignition and emission
control systems.
This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board
Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to
assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life
of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner
environment. (In Canada, OBD I1 is replaced by
Enhanced Diagnostics.) The SERVICE ENGINE
SOON
light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and
service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated
by the system before any problem is apparent, which
may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This
system is also designed to assist your service technician
in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.
NOTICE:
If you keep driving your vehicle with this light
on, after a while, your emission controls won’t
work as well, your fuel economy won’t be as good
and your engine may not run as smoothly. This
could lead to costly repairs that may not be
covered by your warranty.
This light should come on, as a check to show you it is
working, when the ignition is on and the engine
is not
running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired.
This light will also come on during a malfunction in one
of two ways:
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0 Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been
detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and
may damage the emission control system on your
vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis
and service is required.
Light On Steady -- An emission control system
malfunction has been detected on your vehicle.
Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and
service may be required.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Have you recently changed brands of fuel?
If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see
“Fuel” in the Index). Poor
fuel quality will cause your
engine not to run as efficiently as designed.
You may
notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you
put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on
acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These
conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.)
This will be detected by the system and cause the light
to turn on.
If you experience this condition, change the fuel brand
you use. It will require at least one full tank of the
proper fuel to turn the light
off.
If none of the above steps have made the light turn off,
have your dealer or qualified service center check the
vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and
diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical
problems that may have developed.
Low Oil Light
LOW
OIL
This light should come on
while you are starting your
engine.
If the light doesn’t
come on, have it repaired. If
the light comes on while
starting your engine and
stays on, your engine oil
level may be too low.
You
may need to add oil. See
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
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SECURITY
This light comes on to
remind you to
arm your
theft-deterrent system. If it
comes on and stays on when
your ignition is on, there
may be a problem with your
theft-deterrent system.
CHECK
GAUGES
This light will come on
briefly when you are
starting the engine.
If the
light comes on and stays on
while you are driving, check
your gauges to see if they
are in the warning areas.
See “Universal Theft-Deterrent” and “PASS-Key
System” in the Index.
System Problems Light
If SYS flashes on the display near your fuel gauge, there
may be a problem with your Corvette’s electrical
system. If the
SECURITY light flashes at the same time,
there is
a problem with your theft-deterrent system.
Have your vehicle checked by your dealer
if SYS keeps
appearing. This
light can come on for:
0 High Engine Oil Temperature or Low oil Pressure
High Coolant Temperature
High or Low Battery Voltage
0 Low Fuel Level
0 High Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature
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Automatic transmission
fluid temperature will
be displayed if you press
the GAUGES button on
the trip monitor until
AUTO appears.
The number that appears next to the fuel gauge is the
automatic transmission fluid temperature. If
LO appears,
the temperature is below 32°F (0°C). It’s
normal for the transmission fluid temperature to
vary, depending on the type
of driving you do and
weather conditions. If you drive on long grades on a hot
day, the transmission fluid temperature will be higher
than normal driving on a cold day. If you
drive your
Corvette at high speeds with a lot of stop-and-go or fast
accelerations, your transmission fluid temperature may
also be higher.
If the transmission fluid exceeds
280” F (1 38 “C), the
CHECK GAUGES light will come on and HI AUTO
will be displayed next to the transmission fluid
temperature when you toggle through the GAUGES
button. You should move the shift lever to DRIVE
(D)
and continue driving at a slower, constant speed.
Monitor the transmission fluid temperature and allow it
to cool to 180°F (82°C) to 200°F (93°C). Then, you
should check the transmission fluid level for a low fill or
overfill condition and bring your Corvette in for service
as soon as possible if the oil is too low or overfilled.
(See “Automatic Transmission Fluid” in the Index.)
Also, check the engine coolant temperature. If it’s too
hot, see “Cooling System” in the Index.
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System Problems
If the light above an air control button flashes when you
turn on the ignition, your system may have an electrical
problem. The flashing will continue for one minute,
then stop.
The flashing light could also mean the refrigerant level
is too low in your system. The light will continue to
flash, even if refrigerant is added, until the system is
reset. Have your system checked and serviced if needed.
To reset your system:
1. Turn your ignition key to OFF or LOCK.
2. Remove the courtesy lamps and radio fuses from the
main fuse panel and wait one minute. See “Fuses and
Circuit Breakers” in the Index.
3. Put the fuses back in and start your vehicle.
The light shouldn’t come on and your system should be
working properly. If you still have
a problem, see
your dealer.
Rear Window Defogger
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The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window. The power mirrors
are also warmed when the rear window defogger is on.
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