Stingray
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For a car like a modern Corvette the easiest way to get a suitable code reader is to buy one that comes with the "GM enhanced" code reading capability already included. A basic (cheapest) code reader won't tell you anything except generic OBD stuff so won't cover anything worthwhile in your car.
Codes set and clear in various ways and with differing levels of permanence. GM have an approach where depending why the code got set it might clear automatically after a few problem-free drive cycles. If you google for "GM OBD drive cycle" you'll find what's involved. There's some info' about it on this link,
The yellow light that illuminates is called EML or Engine Management Light (same as CEL Check Engine Light) but these days it reacts to a lot more things than just "engine". On a modern Vette there will be all sorts of transmission and diff parameters being monitored as well as lots of other stuff. This is where the "GM enhanced" aspect of code reading becomes significant.
On a modern car like yours I'd want the codes read p.d.q. if only for peace of mind. If you're not close to Ian Allan the chances are that any competent independent garage will have comprehensive code reading capability, although they're likely to charge you c.£80 for the privilege. They will tell you the numbers of the codes and probably what the codes mean. If they only give you the code number then you can google it to find out what it means. They may also be able to clear a code that's set (i.e. switch off the yellow EML) although you should only do that if it looks like something trivial. You don't want to mask a genuine problem or delete stuff that a technician will eventually need to see. Especially if under warranty.
OBD socket is under the dash just by the driver's left knee in a typical LHD Corvette. It's presumably by right knee in an RHD car but I don't know for sure.
Codes set and clear in various ways and with differing levels of permanence. GM have an approach where depending why the code got set it might clear automatically after a few problem-free drive cycles. If you google for "GM OBD drive cycle" you'll find what's involved. There's some info' about it on this link,
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The yellow light that illuminates is called EML or Engine Management Light (same as CEL Check Engine Light) but these days it reacts to a lot more things than just "engine". On a modern Vette there will be all sorts of transmission and diff parameters being monitored as well as lots of other stuff. This is where the "GM enhanced" aspect of code reading becomes significant.
On a modern car like yours I'd want the codes read p.d.q. if only for peace of mind. If you're not close to Ian Allan the chances are that any competent independent garage will have comprehensive code reading capability, although they're likely to charge you c.£80 for the privilege. They will tell you the numbers of the codes and probably what the codes mean. If they only give you the code number then you can google it to find out what it means. They may also be able to clear a code that's set (i.e. switch off the yellow EML) although you should only do that if it looks like something trivial. You don't want to mask a genuine problem or delete stuff that a technician will eventually need to see. Especially if under warranty.
OBD socket is under the dash just by the driver's left knee in a typical LHD Corvette. It's presumably by right knee in an RHD car but I don't know for sure.