My car has been sittin for about 3 weeks now...It has been getting progressively worse in the idle/driving quality, and just before i put it away it was realy runnin rough, and on the very last trip to the house it was like the car devoloped a ghost and floored it by itself. That happened once before, and wound up being the throttle position sensor, but thats brand new as of july. then during these last 3 weeks i started it up to let the new oil run through, and the car would just idle realy poorly, and when i would try to give it gas, it would just cut out on me. today, i replaced the maf sensor hoping that that was the last possible option, and nothing changed, now...its worse, it wont turn over at all. it catches about 2 seconds of starting, but doesnt catch all cylenders, it just caught one or two and then gave up. i replaced maf sensor and the tps sensor, the egr is fine, and i dont know about the idle air control...though i would not think that would cause drivability issues, just idle issues.
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Jibit
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ever think about checking your fuel pressure? check your plugs, see if they are fouled. You shouldn't replace everything until you know its the problem, you'll just waste money in the long run.
NYC LS8
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Check for codes.
Could be crank sensor or maybe the IAC. Have fun changing that one out.
Could be crank sensor or maybe the IAC. Have fun changing that one out.
ONEBADMK8
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Sounds like the fp went poo poo.
Jibit
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ONEBADMK8 said:
that's what I was thinking! but I was expecting you to chime in first about that
MonsterMark
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Especially if the car is run mostly on empty. Not enough gas to keep the pump cool is a bad thing.ONEBADMK8 said:
ONEBADMK8 said:
Thats what im thinking, im orderin up the 255 anyways, so hopefully that will cure it
MonsterMark said:
usuially i have over a 1/4...i ran out of gas two times, thats it.
Jibit said:
i checked the fp bout 2 weeks before i put it away, and it was fine...i dont have a pressure guage here so i didnt check it, besides...the car needs to be runnin for me to check it anywyas.
poneyhexed
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When you key up you see the pressure.It could be any number of things.
So take your time and try not to get to frustraited.
Make sure you have not vacuum leaks as well. If air is sneaking past the flow meter then you will massive problems. the rubber bit that is on the throttle body does not always go back on right. I had to mess with mine for a while and wound up putting for a gasket sealer on there to make sure it stayed in place.
Since it had gotten worse since you changed the mass air I would wonder if that is part of your problem. Since you wiggled the tube to get the sensor on.other things might be loose in the intake track.
If you flooded it like you had mentioned previously then you will need to change the plugs. They are gone. I had messed my fuel pressure once on accident. They took out my brand new plugs. They where a pain to change to boot ..LOL
Do the FORD wiggle test. It sounds funny but, they really do have one. You will have to get your running and then pull on all the wires and wiggle them all. Basically you are checking for loose and intermitant connections.
So take your time and try not to get to frustraited.
Make sure you have not vacuum leaks as well. If air is sneaking past the flow meter then you will massive problems. the rubber bit that is on the throttle body does not always go back on right. I had to mess with mine for a while and wound up putting for a gasket sealer on there to make sure it stayed in place.
Since it had gotten worse since you changed the mass air I would wonder if that is part of your problem. Since you wiggled the tube to get the sensor on.other things might be loose in the intake track.
If you flooded it like you had mentioned previously then you will need to change the plugs. They are gone. I had messed my fuel pressure once on accident. They took out my brand new plugs. They where a pain to change to boot ..LOL
Do the FORD wiggle test. It sounds funny but, they really do have one. You will have to get your running and then pull on all the wires and wiggle them all. Basically you are checking for loose and intermitant connections.
MonsterMark
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My point is that usually once is enough. Running a fuel pump dry is almost like running the motor out of oil. Not as severe but that extra heat on the pump could lead to early termination.MrWilson said:
Jibit
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MrWilson said:
not true, if you cycle the power on the fuel pump will prime the fuel rail up to pressure, hell, you can just try cycling the key, and the press in the pin on the shrader valve and see if fuel comes out (cover it just in case with a rag)
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Jibit
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:facesjump you guys are hysterical!Calabrio said:...I made a joke about MrWilson selling his car parts to make it easier to push, I didn't know that it was because he'd run out of gas.....
JC1994
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you need a can of gas and a book of matches, soak car with gasoline, strike match and throw at car, problems solved.
98LSC32V said:
both new...actually i cant remember when i could ever hear it, i prolly have to listen harder.
Jibit said:
thank you, that i did not know, will check that out tomorrow or something.
Calabrio said:...you've run out of gas "JUST" twice in a year??
twice since 04
invisiblelincoln
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im suprised it didnt go the first time you ran out of gas
