Car Runs Backwards!
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Pro
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Houston, TX
Car Runs Backwards!
What in the world could it be?
last night i was punched it up from a stop and it backfired! i really didnt think anyhting of it so i just took it home and parked it. Then when i went to crank it this morning it wouldnt start! The starter turned over very quickly and the engine would fire but it would never pick up...like it was running 10 rpm and it never got any more. so i turned the key back and the car ran backwards?
the car has run and started perfectly before. Ive never had probelms before this
last night i was punched it up from a stop and it backfired! i really didnt think anyhting of it so i just took it home and parked it. Then when i went to crank it this morning it wouldnt start! The starter turned over very quickly and the engine would fire but it would never pick up...like it was running 10 rpm and it never got any more. so i turned the key back and the car ran backwards?
the car has run and started perfectly before. Ive never had probelms before this
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 1999
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From: Windermere FL
Re: Car Runs Backwards! (Torquem)
I might guess:
1. Opti-Crap
2. Fuel Pressure Bad
3. Timing chain jumped (long shot)
Check to see if you have any codes and if you are getting good spark. Check fuel pressure too.
Good Luck!
1. Opti-Crap
2. Fuel Pressure Bad
3. Timing chain jumped (long shot)
Check to see if you have any codes and if you are getting good spark. Check fuel pressure too.
Good Luck!
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Pro
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Houston, TX
Re: Car Runs Backwards! (Torquem)
The car just started? I decided to try one last time and i hit the key and gave it a little gas and it cranked...it was a little rough on the uptake for about 2 seconds but it seems to be fine now? I wonder why giving it gas helped on a fuel injected car? will it be safe to drive now? what the heck could this be
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Columbus oh
Re: Car Runs Backwards! (Torquem)
maybe something got stuck in injectors, or fuel pickup. Id stay close to home for a couple drives to make sure its ok. Might see if any codes popped up (emmisions lite)
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Lafayette IN
Re: Car Runs Backwards! (Torquem)
I decided to try one last time and i hit the key and gave it a little gas and it cranked...it was a little rough on the uptake for about 2 seconds but it seems to be fine now? I wonder why giving it gas helped on a fuel injected car?
You can easily check the TPS with a multimeter if you have one available. The archives have info on checking it is you have one handy. A lot of TPS's wear out in the lower 25% range. Good luck, -Matt-
