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Old 01-07-2006, 04:08 PM
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it's still missin, and it has made me lose some bottom end power, seems to pull decent on the top end, it has a slight shake to it at idle, and this is a pain.... i ordered a new m.a.f. sensor, does that sound like it could be the problem, i can't scan it cus the stupid jet chip on it... any advice would help, p.s.-my buddies 93 h.o. is havin the same problem
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Old 01-07-2006, 04:10 PM
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Have you tried the TPS?
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Old 01-07-2006, 04:11 PM
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seems like everones car on here is doin the same thing
what have you done so far to try to correct it?
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Old 01-07-2006, 04:13 PM
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well i put new injectors fuel pump and filter on, knowing that my ignition module and distributer are all good, so it has spark and fuel, but it could be the tps.... peddle does seem to act a lil goofy, i dunno
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Old 01-07-2006, 04:15 PM
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If you have a milti meter you can check it. There are a couple threads here with the instructions. Run a search under TPS.
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Old 01-07-2006, 04:20 PM
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i do have a multi meter... i will check it... oh yeah i checked the coolant temp. sensor as well the other day.. hope to figure it out soon... cus it stinks not havin it run rit...
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Old 01-07-2006, 04:24 PM
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whats your timing set at?
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Old 01-07-2006, 04:38 PM
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Check all these. The haynes manual says to go over this stuff if your car is missing.
A) Fuel filter clogged or impurities in fuel system. Clean system and check fuel filter.
B) Faulty or incorrectly gapped wires.
C) Incorrect ignition timing.
D) Cracke dist. cap disconnected dist. wires or damaged dist. components.
E) Defective sparkplug wires.
F) Emissions systems components faulty.
G) Low or uneven cylinder compression pressure.
H) Weak or faulty coil.
I) Weak or faulty ignition system.
J) Vacuum leaks at intake manifold or vacuum hoses.
K) Dirty or clogged fuel injectors.
L)Leaky EGR valve.
M) Fuel injection or engine control systems malfunctions.
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