Lost the neck snapping take off!
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Waxhaw, NC, USA NC
Lost the neck snapping take off!
Hi, recently notice no more power take off from accelerator pedal anymore.
Did a tuneup, tranny oil change, Mobil 1 oil change and still the same.
Is there something else to look into beside the dealer?
Really missed that neck snapping power take off.
Thank in advance for any input.
Tina :seeya
Did a tuneup, tranny oil change, Mobil 1 oil change and still the same.
Is there something else to look into beside the dealer?
Really missed that neck snapping power take off.
Thank in advance for any input.
Tina :seeya
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Re: Lost the neck snapping take off! (daisyrock)
This may sound funny, but how long have you owned the car? I find myself getting used to the power after awhile. I am frequently a passenger in my friends '93, and always find myself wondering why my car does not feel as fast. As a driver, you know what's about to happen when you hit the pedal, minimizing the effect you feel. If you have someone you can trust drive your car while you sit in the passenger seat, you'll most likely feel that neck snapping acceleration again.
[Modified by 95AquaC4, 8:09 PM 7/11/2003]
[Modified by 95AquaC4, 8:09 PM 7/11/2003]
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2001
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From: San Diego CA
Re: Lost the neck snapping take off! (daisyrock)
Things to check:
Air Filter
TPS
Clean Throttle Body
Clean radiator plenum
Fuel Filter
Check Fuel Pressure
Check for any codes (probably none).
Air Filter
TPS
Clean Throttle Body
Clean radiator plenum
Fuel Filter
Check Fuel Pressure
Check for any codes (probably none).
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 311
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From: Waxhaw, NC, USA NC
Re: Lost the neck snapping take off! (daisyrock)
Thanks all, had the car for three years and love that power take off everytime. Just missed it now and hope nothing else pops up.
Thanks again!
Tina :nonod:
Thanks again!
Tina :nonod:
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From: Lusby MD
Re: Lost the neck snapping take off! (daisyrock)
You already did a tune up?
plugs, wires, oil, etc.
I would look into the following
1st check timing
2nd look into tps
3rd check for clogged cats
:seeya
plugs, wires, oil, etc.
I would look into the following
1st check timing
2nd look into tps
3rd check for clogged cats
:seeya
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Re: Lost the neck snapping take off! (daisyrock)
Have you put anything in the gas tank like fuel injector cleaner, or octane booster? Sometimes those can cause the oxygen sensors to mess up. If the oxygen sensors aren't working right then your're not getting the optimal air/fuel ratio at part-throttle. That could certainly cause a loss of 'snap'.
As mentioned, you should change the fuel filter if not done in a 20K miles or so. It may well be that your fuel filter has slowly accumulated enough crud to reduce flow rate to the point the motor is not getting enough fuel
As mentioned, you should change the fuel filter if not done in a 20K miles or so. It may well be that your fuel filter has slowly accumulated enough crud to reduce flow rate to the point the motor is not getting enough fuel
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Re: Lost the neck snapping take off! (95AquaC4)
This may sound funny, but how long have you owned the car? I find myself getting used to the power after awhile. I am frequently a passenger in my friends '93, and always find myself wondering why my car does not feel as fast. As a driver, you know what's about to happen when you hit the pedal, minimizing the effect you feel. If you have someone you can trust drive your car while you sit in the passenger seat, you'll most likely feel that neck snapping acceleration again.
I know EXACTLY what you mean. I am reassured when I see my passenger's necks snapping. :rofl: