1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE check engine

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I A CAUTION:
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check (Automatic Transmission)
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking
around the vehicle.
Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the
regular brake.
NOTE:
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the
engine in each gear. The starter should work only in
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in
any other position, your vehicle needs service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever
in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down halfway
and try to start the engine. The starter should work
only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to
the floor.
If the starter works when the clutch isn’t
pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service.
I A CAUTION:
I
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked
on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the ON position,
but don’t start the engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of
PARK (P) with normal
effort. If the shift lever
moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI
needs service.
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While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to
OFF in each shift lever position. The
key should turn to
OFF only when the shift lever is in
PARK (P).
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in
OFF.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
PARK
(P) Mechanism Check
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You
or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there
is room in front of your vehicle in case
it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake
at once should the vehicle begin to move. Park on
a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake,
set the parking brake.
0 To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With
the engine running and transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from
the regular brake pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then
release all brakes.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to
flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.

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Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall).
You should let your dealer’s service
department or other qualified service center do these jobs.
Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a service manual. See “Service and Owner
Publications” in the Index.
Steering and Suspension Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc.
Tire and Wheel Inspection
Inspect the tires for uneven wear or damage. If there is
irregular or premature wear, check the wheel alignment.
Inspect for damaged wheels.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing
or out-of-position parts as well as open seams,
holes, loose connections or other conditions which could
cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust”
in the Index.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings
and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside of the
radiator and air conditioning condenser.
To help ensure
proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system
and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year.
Rear Axle Service
Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if
needed. See “Rear Axle” in the Index.
A fluid loss may
indicate a problem. Check the axle and repair it
if needed.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and
rotors for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers, parlung brake, etc. You may need to
have your brakes inspected more often if your driving
habits or conditions result in frequent braking.
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Services’’ or “Periodic Maintenance’’ can be added
on
After the scheduled services are performed, record the the following record pages. Also, you should retain all
date, odometer reading and who performed the service maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. is a convenient place to store them.
Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED
BY READING
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The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out
the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order,
or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1998 CHEVROLET
SERVICE MANUALS
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information
on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes,
electrical, steering, body, etc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$90.00
TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments and specifications for the
1998 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$40.00
SERVICE BULLETINS
Service Bulletins give technical service information needed
to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks.
Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the
1 diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
OWNER’S INFORMATION
Owner publications are written directly for Owners and
intended to provide basic operational information about the
vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance
Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual and
Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$1 5.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$1 0.00
CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS
Service Publications are available for current and past
model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please
specify year and model name of the vehicle.

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Accessory Outlet .............................. 2-59
Accessory Power Plug
........................... 6-63
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
...... 6-3
AirBag
....................................... 1-18
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-23
How it Works ................................ 1-20
Location
............................... 1.20. 1-21
Servicing
................................... 1-24
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-22
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-23
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-22
Air Bag Readiness Light
.................... 1.20. 2.78
AirBagSystem
................................ 1-18
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-16
Air Conditioning
....................... 3.3. 3.7. 3.10
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-48
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-58
Antenna Integrated
................................... 3-30
PowerMast ................................. 3-29
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-22
Anti-Lock Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.78. 4.7
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
............. 2-80
Anti-Theft Radio
............................... 3-25
Appearance Care
............................... 6-52
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-6 1
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9 Ashtray
....................................... 2-58
Audio Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-27
Automatic
Audio Systems
................................. 3-12
Electronic Dual Climate Control System
............ 3-4
Overdrive
................................... 2-28
Transmission Check
........................... 7-12
Transmission Fluid ............................ 6-18
Transmission. Operation
....................... 2-26
Transmission. Park Mechanism Check
............ 7-14
Transmission. Shifting
......................... 2-26
Transmission. Starting Your Engine
.............. 2-22
Axle. Limited-Slip Rear
......................... 2-39
Axle. Rear
.................................... 6-21
Back-up Lamp Bulb Replacement
................. 6-37
Battery
....................................... 6-32
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement. Remote Function Actuation (RFA) System
...................... 2-12
Warnings
................................ 5-3. 5-5
BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-9
Belt. Engine Accessory
.......................... 6-72
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
Blizzard
...................................... 4-26
Brake
Adjustment
.................................. 6-31
Fluid
....................................... 6-29
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.............................. 6-29
Parking
..................................... 2-32
PedalTravel
................................. 6-31
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-32
System Warning Light
......................... 2-79
Transmission Shift Interlock
.................... 2-36
Wear
....................................... 6-31
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Check
........... 7- 13
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
........................... 4-9
Break.In. New Vehicle
.......................... 2-20
BTSI
......................................... 2-36
BTSICheck
................................... 7-13
Bulb Replacement
......................... 6.33. 6.69
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-70
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.15.2.37. 4.28
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7- 11
Cassette Tape Player ............................ 3-12
CareofYour
................................. 3-28
Center Console
................................. 2-55
Certification Label
.............................. 4-29
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-51
Check Gages Light
.............................. 2-85
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-37
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-60
Child Restraints
................................ 1-27
Add-on
..................................... 1-27
Securing in the Passenger Seat Position
........... 1-28
Top Strap
.................................... 1-3 1
Types ...................................... 1-27
WheretoPut
................................ 1-27
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-58
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-64
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-16
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-58
Coated Moldings
............................. 6-53
ConvenienceNet
............................. 6-54
Exterior LampsLenses
........................ 6-56
Fabric
...................................... 6-53
Glass
....................................... 6-54
Inside of Your Vehicle
......................... 6-52
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-54
Leather
..................................... 6-53
Outside of Your Vehicle
........................ 6-56
Removable Roof Panel
......................... 6-55
Security Shade
............................... 6-54
Soft-Touch Paint Surfaces
...................... 6-54
Stains
...................................... 6-53
Tires
....................................... 6-58
Vinyl
....................................... 6-53
Weatherstrips
................................ 6-55
Wheels
..................................... 6-58
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-55
Climate Control. Automatic Electronic Dual
........... 3-4
Clock. Setting the
............................... 3-12
Clutch. Hydraulic
............................... 6-20
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-1
Comfort Controls. Manual
......................... 3-2
Compact Disc
AdapterKit
.................................. 3-17
Care
....................................... 3-29 .
Changer. TmnkMounted ....................... 3-21
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..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-20
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-26
IntheRain
.................................. 4-17
Oncurves
.................................. 4-10
OnSnowandIce ............................. 4-25
WetRoads
.................................. 4-17
Winter
...................................... 4-24
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-4
Night
...................................... 4-15
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-22
Through Deep Water
.......................... 4-18
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-2
Electrical Equipment. Adding
.......... 2.23.3.27. 6.62
Electrical System
............................... 6-62
Electronic Dual Climate Control System
.............. 3-4
Accessory Belt
............................... 6-72
Coolant
........................... 5-13,5-16, 6-22
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-24
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7- 11
Coolant Temperature Gage ................ 2-8 1, 5- 13
Exhaust
........................... 2-15,2-37, 4-28
Identification
................................ 6-62
Oil, Adding ................................. 6-12
Oil, Additives
................................ 6-15
Oil, Life Monitor
............................. 6-15
EMT
......................................... 6-41
Engine
....................................... 6-10
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-67
Oil
........................................ 6-12
Oil, Checking
................................ 6-12
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-11
9-4
Oil. Used ................................... 6-16
Overheating
................................. 5-13
Specifications
................................ 6-70
Oil,
When to Change
.......................... 6-15
Running While Parked
......................... 2-38
Starting Your
................................ 2-22
Oil, Pressure Gage
............................ 2-84
EnglisWMetric Button
........................... 2-77
Ethanol
........................................ 6-4
Exhaust, Engine
...................... 2-15,2-37, 4-28
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-41
Extended Mobility Tires
......................... 6-41
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-53
Fabric Protection
............................... 6-53
Fan Control Buttons
.......................... 3-2, 3-6
Feature, Theft-Deterrent
......................... 2-17
Fiberglass Springs
.............................. 6-59
Fifth Gear. Manual Transmission
................... 2-29
Filling
a Portable Fuel Container .................... 6-8
Filling Your Tank ................................ 6-5
Filter, Air Cleaner
.............................. 6-17
Finish Damage
................................. 6-59
Finish Damage
................................. 6-59
First Gear, Automatic Transmission
................ 2-28
First Gear, Manual Transmission
................... 2-29
Flashers, Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flat Tire, What to Do
............................ 5-22
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-71
Overheated
Engine Protection Operating Mode
..... 5-13
Finishcare
.................................... 6-56
FloorMats
.................................... 2-59
FobTraining
................................... 2-97
FogLamps
.................................... 2-51