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Old 10-27-2007, 11:50 PM
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I just purchased a 951 today and on my way home to D.C. from Rochester the thing broke down. I'm stuck in some small town 30 miles north of Harrisburg on I-81. The top company wants $300 (on top of the $150 I already paid) to take it to the nearest city (Harrisburg). I don't want to even think about how much it would cost to tow to D.C.

As far as the break down, it seems to be a problem with the MAF. It got dark, so troubleshooting will continue in the morning. Basically it barely holds an idle, but under any load it stalls out. Fuel pressure is good and exhaust smells rich. Plugs are getting spark. It has a Vitesse chip and Lindsey MAF. Also, the wideband A/F meter is showing rich.

If anyone is nearby and can offer a hand it would be greatly appreciated. Please call my g'friends cell at 703-627-2454.

TIA,

Matt
Old 10-27-2007, 11:54 PM
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Cant help with the tow, but I could come up there and give you my AFM maybe that will help you get it home



Intercooler pipe busted off methinks
Old 10-28-2007, 12:53 AM
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Matt- Let me see if I can get ahold of my friend and borrow his trailer. If so i can come and help you get the car home. Its the least I could do considering you gave me that ticket to FATT.... I probably wont have an answer until tomorrow at some point as he isnt the best about returning messages and emails. Ill let you know as soon as he responds. Or if anyone in NoVA/MD has a trailer I can borrow Ill come get you.
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Just talked to Matt, he figured out the issue (jumper wire for the MAF), car is running great, and it will be back home in NOVA tomorrow afternoon.

Thanks for the help everyone!
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Old 10-28-2007, 09:57 PM
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Thanks for the support guys! PO called back around midnight and problem solved in 5 minutes. The jumper wire had fallen on the floor and I didn't see it because it was dark
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...and I feel terrible you had any issues at all.

Good luck Matt, let me know if there is anything I can help out with or do.



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