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Old Aug 19, 2001 | 08:34 PM
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hey i just got through testing my Diagnostic Connector and it came up with code 23 for the fuel injection model and it says it is in the Manifold Air Temperature Sensor it says Poor electrical connection, open or short circuit; defective MAT(Manifold Air Tempature sensor)sensor; defective ECM .....>>>>>> what should i do
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Old Aug 19, 2001 | 09:56 PM
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Well I don't know how to test the MAT but here's a way to test your ECM.....with the car running take the computer down from under the dash and free it from the plastic bracket. Try to flex the ECM lightly and tap it with the palm of your hand. If the car stalls or starts running rough then your ECM is more than likely toast.....just don't use too much force when you're doing this test!

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Old Aug 19, 2001 | 10:30 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Paul Riccioli Jr:
Well I don't know how to test the MAT but here's a way to test your ECM.....with the car running take the computer down from under the dash and free it from the plastic bracket. Try to flex the ECM lightly and tap it with the palm of your hand. If the car stalls or starts running rough then your ECM is more than likely toast.....just don't use too much force when you're doing this test!

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Ahhh, the ever famous GM "tap test".

I have done this one and it does work if performed with a gentle touch.



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