rbrtmchl

Next time it is running, check your ignition monitor relay - right side of the passenger footwell, behind the carpeting, by the LH controller/ECU. It has a clear plastic case. Are either the green or red LED's lit up? I wouldn't run it long especially if you are smelling gas.

Hilton

See my post above. Your symptoms sound like the injectors are running on a fixed pulse width which is the limp home mode that the ecu defaults to when the maf signal is out of range. Even if there are other problems, having a known good maf will simplify diagnosing the car.

SMTCapeCod

That's a much better intro post than the rash of "tell me how to my umpteenth vanity car that I'll never actually work on"!

Welcome! folks here enjoy resurrections and helping a car come back to life!

hr928

Thanks Hilton. I read your post which makes a lot of sense. I just purchased a MAF from Tom at 928International. Meanwhile I'm waiting I'll be cleaning all grounds. A lot of work with too little time but it's going to good!

hr928

Guys my 928 is an Automatic and the transmission is stuck on parking. The shifter moves ok up & down, but it doesn't disengage from parking. I opened up the shifter plate and the cables look attached from there...haven't been able to go look at the rear portion of the cable attachment. Any ideas?

jeff spahn

Sounds like broken/disconnected cable at the trans in back.

hr928

I'm hoping you're right Jeff. I've been searching for a similar situation all over the forum and found nothing.

carnahanbb

When I bought mine the auto shift cable was binding so I replaced it. Here is my thread on the issue. It might be of some help to you.

https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...k-in-gear.html

hr928

Thanks for sharing. I'll be digging into this issue this Sunday...plus my MAF, plus everything else. I can't wait till I can get it running.

Callum_GT

Its a big joy working on them

Porsche985

For us newbies, how do we do this? Are there any instructions with photos or video links available?

MainePorsche

Here's a pic of a properly placed clamp. Also see this link. http://dwaynesgarage.norcal928.org/1...0Procedure.htm
It is for a MY 88, but the essentials should work for you.
Also see the remainder of Dwayne's write ups for other jobs - they are used by many here.

Randy V

Welcome, Haroldo. Where are you located?


Now would be a good time to read thru the New Visitor FAQ thread posted at the top of this forum.

It's in there.

hr928

Well...need to continue searching for the problem. I installed the new MAF and it did the same thing when I started her up. Barely idle for a 15-20 seconds and it stalled. I had to charge the battery. Installed it again and since then nothing. Cannot get it to fire up. I can smell fuel. Left it alone because it's probably flooded. Came back at this this morning but nothing. It cranks but doesn't fire.

michaelathome

Careful. If you are smelling fuel and it is idling there is some heat and you are providing an ignition source. There have been several owners that have had excess fuel build up in the cats and their cars caught fire. Kinda hard to put a fire out down there.

How is it running, is it idling correctly, is it sputtering, does it sound like all 8 cylinders are firing? Check the firing order on the ignition wires and both distributors. Also make sure that both distributors are connected properly and grounded.

Good luck and welcome to the club,

Michael