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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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How tough are the computers?

Well guys I have just about tested and changed every sensor in the car and changed things like injectors and what not, if anyone had followed my other thread a few weeks back they will remember. The only thing left is the computer. What are the chances of the computer messing up or going bad in these cars? I would figure the computer would go bad before the chip would. It just aggrivates me that the car runs worse cold and gets a little better when in closed loop but still not good. Just curious guys, thanks.
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 06:24 AM
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Re: How tough are the computers?

Ive had a couple go out on me so yea they arnt the strongest things out there and if you replaced everything else then maybe u should consider the computer. Do you have a buddy that will loan you a good computer to test?
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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Re: How tough are the computers?

All my buddies have 89 and older computers, isnt there a difference?
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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Re: How tough are the computers?

Yes, 89 and before used the 165, 90-92 uses the 730. I bet you can pick up a 730 for cheap in the classifieds, they are very common and came on a lot of cars.

I had one die once, however what would happen is the car would just shut off then not start for a random period of time. My understanding is that it is pretty much all or nothing.
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