car surging code 23 1986 coupe
 

When I accelerate the car surges the power is there it just wont grab. I got a code 23 just dont know where to start with that. Please help

RE: car surging code 23 1986 coupe
 

First locate your car's alcl
this component is located just below the instrument panel and
to the left of the center console. Remove the plastic cover
the first two slots to your right are the A & B slots for a drawing of
the alcl module's picture is added below.
The A slot is the diagnostic slot and the B slot is the ground
slot. insert the computer key into these slots (with the engine
off) this is very important...now only put the ignition key
to on ( not start !!!) the check engine light will display a
code 12 which is one flash followed by two flashes.
this code will be flashed three times ..followed by the
trouble code stored in your car's computer.
what ever the code is it will be flashed three times.
have a paper and pencil ready and write down the
code .

code 13 =1 flash followed by 3 flashes =>oxygen sensor
code 14 =1 flash followed by 4 flashes =>coolant sensor
code 15 =1 flash followed by 5 flashes =>coolant sensor
code 21 = 2 flashes followed by 1 flash =>throttle position sensor
code 22 = 2 flashes followed by 2 flashes=> throttle position sensor
code 23 = 2 flashes followed by 3 flashes=> manifold air temp sensor
code 24 = 2 flashes followed by 4 flashes=> vehicle speed sensor
code 25 = 2 flashes followed by 5 flashes=> manifold air temp sensor
code 32 =>egr system
code 33 =>map sensor
code 34 =>maf sensor
code 35 => idle air control
code 41 => cylinder select error
code 42 => electronic spark control
code 43 => electronic spark control
code 44 => lean exhaust
code 45 => rich exhaust
code 51 => PROM
code 52 => fuel calpak
code 53 => system over voltage
code 54 => fuel pump circuit
code 55 => ecm
code 62 => oil temp

RE: car surging code 23 1986 coupe
 

Any other codes?

RE: car surging code 23 1986 coupe
 

Either your Manifold Air temp sensor is unplugged or it is bad. And either one is bad to get to. Perhaps the easiest way is remove the distributor, because the air temp sensor is on the bottom back side of the intake plenum facing downward about 3 inches in front of the distributor. [:o] Either that or you have to remove the plenum to gain access to it. [:-]

RE: car surging code 23 1986 coupe
 

I replaced my manifold air temperature sensor with an aftermarket . How many o2 sensors are there 1 or 2

RE: car surging code 23 1986 coupe
 

There is 1 oxygen sensor and if what you are telling me is true, code 23 is for MAT (Manifold Air Temperature) sensor.