Need help with code 42 on chevy corsica

1990 CHEVROLET CORSICA
29,000 MILES
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DAVIDSTUM
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I have 1990 corsica 3.1L with 29k miles and it is throwing a hard code 42. It runs rough and idles too high when slowing down. when it comes to a complete stop, it finally kicks the idle down and almost dies.

I have replaced the following so far.....

-IAC valve
-TPS sensor
-ICM
-Crank Sensor

I have checked these wires for continuity at both ends...

-#453
-#573
-#574
-#430
-#424
-#423
-#450 to ground

The SES still comes on after a few seconds of idling. I am wondering if the plugs, wires or coils would make it throw this code? I did check the coils at the secondary pins and I had something like 5.8#, 5.8# and 5.9# ohms.

I'm not sure what else to do and getting tired of spending money on non-fixes.
Aug 25, 2012 at 5:43 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Which ignition system do you have, With distributor or HEI?
Aug 26, 2012 at 6:22 AM
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DAVIDSTUM
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it is distributorless, so I guess HEI.
Aug 26, 2012 at 3:21 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Have you tried this?
Aug 26, 2012 at 3:32 PM
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