Stuttering, lack of power problem...
11-16-2006, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by canaris
So does the car run better..would you say your problem is gone?
I also have a new fuel filter to put on, just have to get it done now.
11-16-2006, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by lglarum
Changed most of the vacuum fittings, have the lower "T" fitting that goes into the throttle body on the way (cracked it putting on a hose clamp, oops). It seems now that the check engine light comes on when it'* cold and I use my AstroStart. It also seems to miss a little bit at idle, hovering around 800RPM. If I just hop in and start it, it seems to run fine, except my Traction Off light being on until it warms up.
GM quick lube also said that i need a new serpentine belt(I'll check that for myself), tranny service because of a leak, and they found a light intake leak...
GM quick lube also said that i need a new serpentine belt(I'll check that for myself), tranny service because of a leak, and they found a light intake leak...
11-16-2006, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by lash
Originally Posted by lglarum
Changed most of the vacuum fittings, have the lower "T" fitting that goes into the throttle body on the way (cracked it putting on a hose clamp, oops). It seems now that the check engine light comes on when it'* cold and I use my AstroStart. It also seems to miss a little bit at idle, hovering around 800RPM. If I just hop in and start it, it seems to run fine, except my Traction Off light being on until it warms up.
GM quick lube also said that i need a new serpentine belt(I'll check that for myself), tranny service because of a leak, and they found a light intake leak...
GM quick lube also said that i need a new serpentine belt(I'll check that for myself), tranny service because of a leak, and they found a light intake leak...
Also, the car was doing the same thing today when I started it up. I went outside and it was sounding bad so I ran inside to get my camera and take a lil video. But by the time I got back outside it wasn't doing it anymore.
11-17-2006, 08:35 AM
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Well, you DO need to thoroughly go over the vacuum line connections again. Don't forget the ones at your Evap. Cannister. Personally, I recommend replacing them all at one time. For the straight ones, just buy some rubber vac. line (about a foot of each size) and cut short pieces.
And...do yourself a favor and take a good close look at your intake area and look for anything unusual, like cracks, fluid, etc... That "light intake leak" needs to be addressed until you know what it is.
And...do yourself a favor and take a good close look at your intake area and look for anything unusual, like cracks, fluid, etc... That "light intake leak" needs to be addressed until you know what it is.
11-17-2006, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by lash
Well, you DO need to thoroughly go over the vacuum line connections again. Don't forget the ones at your Evap. Cannister. Personally, I recommend replacing them all at one time. For the straight ones, just buy some rubber vac. line (about a foot of each size) and cut short pieces.
And...do yourself a favor and take a good close look at your intake area and look for anything unusual, like cracks, fluid, etc... That "light intake leak" needs to be addressed until you know what it is.
And...do yourself a favor and take a good close look at your intake area and look for anything unusual, like cracks, fluid, etc... That "light intake leak" needs to be addressed until you know what it is.
Also, the UIM was replaced about 30K ago, just after I bought it.
11-21-2006, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by motorhead
lglarum, have you checked for fuel leaking out the fuel pressure regulator vacuum port and into the vaccum line?
Changed the fuel filter finally, there'* definitely some resistance when trying to blow through the old one compared to the new.
11-25-2006, 12:07 AM
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Gettin a new FPR tomorrow, hopefully it'll help. It should only be about $50 with my connection at NAPA. After sitting for about a day it tried to do it'* rough idle thing again right after I started it.
Also, what is this...
It looks like a small filter in the vacuum line attached to a canister going into the transaxle.
Also, what is this...
It looks like a small filter in the vacuum line attached to a canister going into the transaxle.
11-25-2006, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by willwren
That'* a check-valve for the shift modulator.
Which brings up a point. Have you checked for vacuum leaks using the carb cleaner method at idle?
Which brings up a point. Have you checked for vacuum leaks using the carb cleaner method at idle?
How about this thread dealing with the IAC valve??? It seems to have my symptoms as well. How would I clean it? Carb cleaner again?
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...t=carb+cleaner