Check Engine LIght w/ SEVERE power loss when on the gas - Advice needed.
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Originally Posted by FDNewbie
If the patient told me he was scared because he heard a thermometer could hurt him in some way, I wouldn't laugh at him like he's a dumbass. I'd just calmly reassure him no harm can befall him, and encourage him to use it. That's exactly what happened here. All you had to do was assure him that resetting the ECU then pulling new codes couldn't cause damage.
Ask me if I care...
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Originally Posted by Hyperite
When did I laugh?
I'd say it's pretty obvious that you do
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<pretending Hyperite isn't flexing his muscles just to prove and defend an idea that wasn't even his to begin with, and can't seem to let it go>
Gadd -
I'll be sure to clean the connector before doing anything. After that, i'll reset the ECU and give it a shot. If the light comes on again, then I'll have to replace the dang thing. I'll search the forum on cost/procedure for doing so unless someone can
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Hyperite - Give it a rest huh? Proper procedure WAS given and WAS followed. Furthermore, the reason I was asking for a more information instead of just going to pull the codes is because I work out of town and I hoped to find someone w/ similar issues who could shed a little light on the matter for me, so I didnt spend the next 4 days reading the forum worrying about what "could" be wrong.
Like so many of us on this forum, I care about my car a great deal and just wanted opinions as quickly as possible.
Thanks for your opinion on what should be done. I am still not sure why you are defending "pull the codes" like it was some giant pearl of wisdom. It seems the obvious thing to do. In fact, POS7 was the first to suggest pulling the codes. As it turns out, you are defending someone else's idea. Kind of defensive huh?
I pulled the codes, now lay off. Its really not this big of a deal.
Gadd -
I'll be sure to clean the connector before doing anything. After that, i'll reset the ECU and give it a shot. If the light comes on again, then I'll have to replace the dang thing. I'll search the forum on cost/procedure for doing so unless someone can
</pretend>
Hyperite - Give it a rest huh? Proper procedure WAS given and WAS followed. Furthermore, the reason I was asking for a more information instead of just going to pull the codes is because I work out of town and I hoped to find someone w/ similar issues who could shed a little light on the matter for me, so I didnt spend the next 4 days reading the forum worrying about what "could" be wrong.
Like so many of us on this forum, I care about my car a great deal and just wanted opinions as quickly as possible.
Thanks for your opinion on what should be done. I am still not sure why you are defending "pull the codes" like it was some giant pearl of wisdom. It seems the obvious thing to do. In fact, POS7 was the first to suggest pulling the codes. As it turns out, you are defending someone else's idea. Kind of defensive huh?
I pulled the codes, now lay off. Its really not this big of a deal.
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Originally Posted by revsteve
I'll be sure to clean the connector before doing anything. After that, i'll reset the ECU and give it a shot. If the light comes on again, then I'll have to replace the dang thing. I'll search the forum on cost/procedure for doing so unless someone can
Ugh, I just noticed that Gadd said the exact same thing in an earlier post
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For those of you that are still interested, I pulled a 12 & 18 (Throttle Sensor - narrow & full). I'll be adjusting the TPS this weekend and let you know if that fixes my problems.
Anyone have any advice or pitfalls on adjusting this (besides what is on FD3S.net?
it's possible to adjust the tps badly enough that the car wont run at all. Dont ask me how I know this. It may take a while to get all the readings in the correct range. BTW I use the "safety pin method" Worked pretty well too.
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Originally Posted by revsteve
Hyperite - Give it a rest huh? Proper procedure WAS given and WAS followed. Furthermore, the reason I was asking for a more information instead of just going to pull the codes is because I work out of town and I hoped to find someone w/ similar issues who could shed a little light on the matter for me, so I didnt spend the next 4 days reading the forum worrying about what "could" be wrong.
Like so many of us on this forum, I care about my car a great deal and just wanted opinions as quickly as possible.
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Thanks for your opinion on what should be done. I am still not sure why you are defending "pull the codes" like it was some giant pearl of wisdom. It seems the obvious thing to do. In fact, POS7 was the first to suggest pulling the codes. As it turns out, you are defending someone else's idea. Kind of defensive huh?
I pulled the codes, now lay off. Its really not this big of a deal.
#31
Originally Posted by Sgtblue
Off hand, sounds like you'll get a code 11, INTAKE AIR THERMOSENSOR. Transient CEL, car mostly runs OK but looses power under acceleration when the light is on. I don't think you mentioned it, but the car is probably running very rich.
If this is it, no big deal. IIRC the sensor is about $45 from Malloy, but you have to pull the UIM to change it out. Check the plugs afterward too. I've been procrastinating on mine.![Smilie](https://www.rx7club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Good luck.
If this is it, no big deal. IIRC the sensor is about $45 from Malloy, but you have to pull the UIM to change it out. Check the plugs afterward too. I've been procrastinating on mine.
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Good luck.
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Originally Posted by mrb63083
Yep! that's exactly what I was about to say. I bet you that is the problem. Mine did the very same thing. I did check the code and it was the thermo sensor. It's in the back of the water neck. Mine ended up not even being the sensor itself, but a bad connection.
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i havent read through the thread, but...i had the same problem today after i got my BNR turbos on. the wires that come from the big plug on the harness right behind the alternator and run by the crank angle sensor and over to the OMP (if im not mistaken) were getting hit by a pulley. i pushed the lines back and it solved the problem...
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