My Car Runs Like Crap!
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My Car Runs Like Crap!
I am having problems with my n/a rx. Please read and see if you know what is causing this. This is what happens:
VERY Rough starting (cold, and warm somtimes)
It backfires or pops when you get off the gas
VERY inconsistent powerband/power stinks
Major loss of power from 3800-5000rpm!
I set up some LED's for the error codes from the ECU in my car. I didn't get any codes except when decelerating (in gear):
1 long, 2 short = Pressure sensor (This always happens above 4krpm, decel)
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1 short = Crank angle sensor (only happens sometimes; Can't figure out why)
If you can show me the right direction to go in I would really appreciate it. Thankyou!
-Charles
VERY Rough starting (cold, and warm somtimes)
It backfires or pops when you get off the gas
VERY inconsistent powerband/power stinks
Major loss of power from 3800-5000rpm!
I set up some LED's for the error codes from the ECU in my car. I didn't get any codes except when decelerating (in gear):
1 long, 2 short = Pressure sensor (This always happens above 4krpm, decel)
and
1 short = Crank angle sensor (only happens sometimes; Can't figure out why)
If you can show me the right direction to go in I would really appreciate it. Thankyou!
-Charles
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timing timing timing
check it and fix it... if its on, its your tps you can search on here to see how to set it, i reccomend the multimeter method and not the crappy lights....
check it and fix it... if its on, its your tps you can search on here to see how to set it, i reccomend the multimeter method and not the crappy lights....
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I have a new/used working tps. I set it right. . .
the car doesn't burn any fluids besides oil, of course.
I'll check the fuel pressure. If it isn't up to spec, should I replace the fuel pump or what? If so is there an preformance aftermarket one that anyone recommends?
I had a compression test about 20k miles ago when I bought the car. . .(at mazda)
thanks for the help,
Charles
the car doesn't burn any fluids besides oil, of course.
I'll check the fuel pressure. If it isn't up to spec, should I replace the fuel pump or what? If so is there an preformance aftermarket one that anyone recommends?
I had a compression test about 20k miles ago when I bought the car. . .(at mazda)
thanks for the help,
Charles
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I have a new/used working tps. I set it right. . .
the car doesn't burn any fluids besides oil, of course.
I'll check the fuel pressure. If it isn't up to spec, should I replace the fuel pump or what? If so is there an preformance aftermarket one that anyone recommends?
I had a compression test about 20k miles ago when I bought the car. . .(at mazda)
thanks for the help,
Charles
the car doesn't burn any fluids besides oil, of course.
I'll check the fuel pressure. If it isn't up to spec, should I replace the fuel pump or what? If so is there an preformance aftermarket one that anyone recommends?
I had a compression test about 20k miles ago when I bought the car. . .(at mazda)
thanks for the help,
Charles
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Ok last Saturday I finally had a chance to try to fix the problems. I bought a timing light and the timing was way off. The timing was very inconsistent too. I adjusted it to the stock setting. Look at the attachment, where the old bolt marks were. Now, the low-end power is MUCH better! It doesnt bog donwn! The power fade at 3800-5500 is a somewhat better. It'a still there though.
Now my idle is a little high. (I did adjust the tps)
Starting the car is still rough too!
It still pops, but not when driving as far as I know.
I don't know how to do a compression test. . . (My engine only has 31k miles on it, too) I think I will check the fuel system pressure, and such next.
I will post anything else I find in a few days. (no internet at home )
Thanks,
Charles
Now my idle is a little high. (I did adjust the tps)
Starting the car is still rough too!
It still pops, but not when driving as far as I know.
I don't know how to do a compression test. . . (My engine only has 31k miles on it, too) I think I will check the fuel system pressure, and such next.
I will post anything else I find in a few days. (no internet at home )
Thanks,
Charles
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Yes, but, my secondary ports are opening. As for the injectors themsevles, I have checked them with a multimeter (at the ecu), they seem to be ok(maybe not), but I don't want to spend $200+, and it not do a thing. So I am looking for other thing to look at first.
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Yes, but, my secondary ports are opening.
Originally Posted by rotarypower86
As for the injectors themsevles, I have checked them with a multimeter (at the ecu)
Originally Posted by rotarypower86
they seem to be ok(maybe not)
Originally Posted by rotarypower86
but I don't want to spend $200+, and it not do a thing.
Originally Posted by rotarypower86
So I am looking for other thing to look at first.
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