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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 10:40 AM
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1993 SSE runs rough under load. It seems to be missing intermitently. I changed the plugs & it has not improved. I did not change the wires...they were changed only 18 months ago.
Also ran some injector cleaner through the gas tank.
Any idea where I should start?
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 10:44 AM
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might be a bad injector.
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 11:05 AM
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Are the injectors difficult to take out & clean?
Also, I have been reading the forums quote a bit this morning & notice many Bonne owners mentione the
MAF sensor when discussing rough running Bonnies. Where is the Mass Air Flow sensor & what is the removal & cleaning technique?
Also, cound a bad coil cause my problem?
I also forgot to mention that I changed the fuel filter prior to the engine running rough.
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 11:07 AM
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One more thing I failed to mention...gas mileage is horrible...less than 200 miles per tank!
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 11:47 AM
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Thanks jr3800. I used Autolite platinum plugs. I think the injector cleaner was the cheapo Wal-Mart store brand.
Where is the MAF sensor & the IAT sensor located? Can these be cleaned or must they be replaced?
As for the cat converter, I was told a few years ago that it is shot, as in it no longer functions, like it was blown out or something. Since then, the exhaust is a bit more noisy than before. But, the gas mileage was still ok when the cat was dignosed as "gone".
I plan on replacing the 02 sensor, which I don't believe has ever been replaced!
Any tips on taking the fuel injector out & recommended cleaning method?
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 12:56 PM
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:?: for your Cat converter, are you hearing a rattle like sound underneath youtr car?
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 01:54 PM
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Actually, I used to hear a rattle type sound under the car when running, but I'm not sure that sound still exists? I'll check when my Son returns with the car.
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Originally Posted by John Kirk
I'll check when my Son returns with the car.
Ah.

Try having your son not drive the car; that might improve its gas mileage...

(Ducking and running for cover now... )
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Do you have a service engine soon light?
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Originally Posted by John Kirk
But, the gas mileage was still ok when the cat was dignosed as "gone".
I plan on replacing the 02 sensor, which I don't believe has ever been replaced!
I think I'll vote for replacing the O2 sensor first (be sure to buy AC-Delco, not Bosch, and it'* easy to do it yourself with a couple of long extensions). Also check your tire pressures all around and get them up to 35 psi if they're not there already.
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