Car is being stubborn
05-21-2012, 06:53 PM
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Car is being stubborn
Hey all, it's been about two years since I logged in, but I finally got the gumption to start working on this nightmare. Resealed the the throttle body and cleaned everything up, reinstalled her, and now she doesn't seem to remember how to run. Checked all the lines, and connectors, all secure with no pinholes, but she will not stay running. I've replaced both the regulator and damper as well. No clue.
05-21-2012, 09:35 PM
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After I rebuilt my throttle body, AFM, sorted out all vacuum leaks, new ignition system, It wouldn't run for s---t! Turned out the AFM plug wasn't plugged in. I'd recommend getting the vacuum schematic from clarks to verify the vacuum line routing and security of all fittings. It's easy to get them mixed up around the throttle body. Also if you pulled the plug wires, check the firing order of the wires and that the distributor cap is properly seated. Are you sure about the TPS adjustment? Good luck and let us know what you found.
05-21-2012, 10:58 PM
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Thanks, a buddy on here made that avatar for me. The tps is plugged in as is the maf, I'm going to remove the throttle body and make sure there is no debris anywhere. I'll definitely look at the vacuum lines too, might be a chance that they were damaged when I removed them.