help car is messed up
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help car is fu**** up
Ok the info, 86 tpi new plugs wires ditributor cap rotor maf. i start my car today and it takes a bit longer then fires up. right away the whole cab is shaking like a real bad miss. i accelerate and the miss is constant and the car has very little power, feels like a tractor runs even worse. now i know someones going to tell me to go to helmnic, been there and the manual is on its way, but i need help suggestions now.
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But did it run ok after you installed all the new parts, or is this the first start up with the new parts? If it is the first start up, definitely go over the firing order and the wire connections at the cap and plugs.
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its had all of these part on for at least two months, been running great and all the sudden it goes to tractor mode. it feels like it might be multiple cylinders and its not throwing any codes. last code i got a month ago which was the knock sensor stayed on for about 20 seconds and never came back.
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ok i changed the fuel filter--- and checked the wire set up and it was correct. it didnt help a thing--when i give it gas it shake like he** and has less power than a geo metro, and advise anyone
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this almost sounds like it thrown in "limp home" mode....
is this happening when you're parked, or only while underway?
if while underway, it very well could be your VSS (vehicle speed sensor)....check for codes....faulty VSS circuit is code 24.....usually it just a case that the connector isn't tight.
is this happening when you're parked, or only while underway?
if while underway, it very well could be your VSS (vehicle speed sensor)....check for codes....faulty VSS circuit is code 24.....usually it just a case that the connector isn't tight.
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wires good, plugs good and not loose, i changed the ignition coil--didn't help, nothing blocking the air intake. code 33 but i set that so i could throw the car into limp mode didnt help rehooked the maf and nothing changed. when i give it gas it goes put put put put put put put im also getting the wonderful aroma of gas..........................HELP....... ....................
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It sounds like not all cylinders are firing. I would definitely pull the plugs to see if any are carbon fouled or wet with fuel. This will at least lead you to cylinder(s) that might have a problem.
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I love looking through the forums and don't post all that much, but thought this might help. As simple as this sounds, have you checked your battery? These cars require a healthy spark, and if your battery is weak, or your cables aren't clean/tight, your vehicle can exhibit the exact problems you describe.
