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Old Nov 9, 2020 | 07:02 PM
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Hello,

I did a search, and couldn't find what I was looking for, and decided to post.

A good friend has a base '94 automatic, that has a rough idle. The problem is that when in park or neutral, it is fine. When placed into 'gear' is when it surges or dies. The following parts have been replaced, TPS, IAC, Mass air flow sensor, MAP sensor, and egr valve, injectors, and fuel pressure regulator. No check engine light.

It only does this when at operating temperature, so it's fine when engine is cold.

Any help is appreciated.

Vin

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Old Nov 22, 2020 | 05:54 PM
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I think it is a software issue.

Perhaps that VIN was programmed for drag racing?

What is VIN?
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Old Nov 22, 2020 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Jason Rauchfuss
I think it is a software issue.

Perhaps that VIN was programmed for drag racing?

What is VIN?
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Originally Posted by blk79nj
Hello,

I did a search, and couldn't find what I was looking for, and decided to post.

A good friend has a base '94 automatic, that has a rough idle. The problem is that when in park or neutral, it is fine. When placed into 'gear' is when it surges or dies. The following parts have been replaced, TPS, IAC, Mass air flow sensor, MAP sensor, and egr valve, injectors, and fuel pressure regulator. No check engine light.

It only does this when at operating temperature, so it's fine when engine is cold.

Any help is appreciated.

Vin
Since your 'good friend' has a 94, persuade him to spend $60 on a USB-to-ALDL cable. You can find it here: http://aldlcable.com/products/aldlobd2u.asp

This lets you plug a PC into the car and datalog while it is running. The software to connect and datalog is free and is available here: http://fbodytech.com/eehack-2/download-eehack/

Since no codes are thrown and it's just a 'rough idle', rather than throw parts at it randomly, let's use data. Connect a computer, and log data from the car as it drives along. Chances are the culprit will make itself obvious in the logs. That's what I would do if I had a 94-95...and it's what I do do.
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Old Nov 26, 2020 | 07:14 PM
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Thank you! I will pass on the information.
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Old Jun 6, 2023 | 08:30 AM
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Default Data collected via Scan9495

Hi Everyone,

As suggested, I purchased the OBD2-to-USB cable and downloaded the Scan9495 software.

Now we have data to look at, please see screenshots below, as well as the *.cvs files containing the 06/04/2023 data.

It appears that the data is all over the place for every sensor/actuator, i.e. it is all junk.

The screen shots of Excel plots are from data collected on or about 05/02/2023, the screenshot of the Scan9495 is from data collected on 06/04/2023.

Notice that the PCM believes that the the car is going 200+MPH on several occasions even though it never moved an inch, only putting in PARK/DRIVE/REVERSE/NEUTRAL.

The vehicle VIN number is 1G1YY22P3R5100734.

Please help.

Thank you,
Jason







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Does the EEHack software work on a 96?
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Try a different .adx file.
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