idle, back firing - please help
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idle, back firing - please help
ok i had a problem i had a few wiring issues with my fd its a 93 i fixed everything so i decided to do plugs and wires fuel filter drove it everything ran perfect a day later i started my car and it ran like poop haunting idle never leveled off i drove it and when in decel it back fired a couple of times ok now i've read a lot about idlein issues all over this forum and to me it seems like a dashpot hears the kicker i haven't had a dashpot since a bought the car about a year now so y all of a sudden does it seem like i need one
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What spark plugs you running? I had the same issue and I put new spark plugs in 9 heat rage all around and now the car idles fine and doesn't sputter or back fires as much as it used to. Also what are you mods?
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NGK 9's are what i use all around, it could be a possible plug issue or your car may need the idle adjustment screw played with. also check to see if your wires are in the proper order.
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ill have to check out what the heat range i put in but mods intakes exhaust computer was tuned front mount and i have to check out the tps voltages now are you talking threw a scan tool or with a dmm and i did adjust the idle screw it helped the idle but still back firing thanks everyone for your help
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ok tps good spark plugs ngk 9 good turned idle screw 1/4 turn idle went back to normal but i feel like thats cheating and there's one other thing when i took the plugs out of my engine there were leading plugs in trailing holes and vice versa does any one kno y that would be was it just a screw up or do people do that for certain reasons
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thats what my plugs looked like when i took the old ones out idk about the new ones yet ill have to check and i had oil pressure coolant temp and rpm gauge didn't work and i have to codes one for a knock sensor and another for the aws (accelerated warmup system ) but i've had those codes threw the last 8 months and 1 week ago it just started acting up so i dont think those matter
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Did you possibly knock your tps out of spec? I had this exact issue on my fd.
I would..
1) get the car up to operating temperature
2) plug a volt meter into the second from top wire and check the voltages as you move the throttle body.
3) repeat this on the bottom wire.
4) Loosen the screw and adjust if necessary.
This made a world of difference for me with my idle hunt, hanging idle, and crappy idle issues.
I would look into what the correct voltages are.. But generally if its a range of around 1-5v on both I find it works fine.
I would..
1) get the car up to operating temperature
2) plug a volt meter into the second from top wire and check the voltages as you move the throttle body.
3) repeat this on the bottom wire.
4) Loosen the screw and adjust if necessary.
This made a world of difference for me with my idle hunt, hanging idle, and crappy idle issues.
I would look into what the correct voltages are.. But generally if its a range of around 1-5v on both I find it works fine.
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