ignition/fuel experts, I need help
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Washington PA
ignition/fuel experts, I need help
I have a 96 auto with high miles, replaced the opti, entire ignition 1 1/2 years ago. Just got it out of storage last week, and noticed a slight miss when the car is in gear and stopped. I saw some arcing on the plug wires, so I just replaced the wires, plugs and coil a few nights ago.
Nothing changed, it still hesitates as it did before. What else could it be?
Injectors?
Thanks!
Nothing changed, it still hesitates as it did before. What else could it be?
Injectors?
Thanks!
Le Mans Master
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From: San Diego, Ca
Could be, but even the slightest miss on a '96 should generate a code, so using an OB2 Reader to scan it may pinpoint the problem. Generally, if it's a 300, I'd suspect an injector or fuel problem; 301 to 308, ignition, though it might still be a clogged or weak injector, so I'd also check resistance across the injector terminals (hot & cold) for the identified cylinder. Also, check that the gas cap is on tight, especially if the problem is after the motor is warmed up or if it started after your last fillup.
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Washington PA
Forgot to mention I did get a code 300 last week. I have a scanner, and scanned it twice today and nothing came up.
How do you tell if an injector is bad, do you check the voltage or resistence on them?
Thanks for the help Suncr
How do you tell if an injector is bad, do you check the voltage or resistence on them?
Thanks for the help Suncr
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: Mexico Beach FL
C4 Corvettes are known for the drain from the gas tank filler boot plugging up -- this allows water to collect around the gas tank filler neck and seep into the tank.
When I wash my car, I always make sure I can see the water draining down that drain tube.
The other other thing I do is make sure water does not collect in the hood latch sockets on the body.
Tom Piper
When I wash my car, I always make sure I can see the water draining down that drain tube.
The other other thing I do is make sure water does not collect in the hood latch sockets on the body.
Tom Piper
