Car barely passed emissions-- *UPDATE* Pictures and Videos
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Not sure if this will help...
Car was cold started and ran for about a Minute before the Vid..
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That looks similar to what I saw. I'll record one of mine and post it as well as some pictures of the plugs tomorrow night. Thanks
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Here are my plugs
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o...ictures009.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o...ictures012.jpg
They all look like this. One side black and the other side white (same plug)
Here are the videos
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o...ictures009.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o...ictures012.jpg
They all look like this. One side black and the other side white (same plug)
Here are the videos
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That actually looks pretty good..
The Plugs look like mine do, But Mine don't get that bad... Did new plugs help it run any better?
Off Topic... what kind of scantool is that?
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The Plugs look like mine do, But Mine don't get that bad... Did new plugs help it run any better?
Off Topic... what kind of scantool is that?
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Originally Posted by jr's3800
That actually looks pretty good..
The Plugs look like mine do, But Mine don't get that bad... Did new plugs help it run any better?
Off Topic... what kind of scantool is that?
The Plugs look like mine do, But Mine don't get that bad... Did new plugs help it run any better?
Off Topic... what kind of scantool is that?
That'* an Actron 9190. It also will record and you and down load all the info too. paid 250 for it after rebate a few months back.
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I am curious as to whats going on with your car... But have no more thoughts at the moment.. Kind of baffled really...hmmmmm...
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Car runs ok, but it does seems to run slightly rough. Almost not noticeable and nothing at all like it did when the module failed and I had no spark on coil #1/3. I was a little shocked at the report from the emissions test and how the plugs looked when I pulled them. I guess it'* worse than I thought.
I don't know what to check at this point. What ever is the cause, it is common to all cylinders.
I read that carbon build up can cause high HC level. Is there anything else for me to check or should I try to do a Sea Foam treatment? I've never done one before. If that what I should try now, what all do I need to buy to do this? and thats for all your help.
I don't know what to check at this point. What ever is the cause, it is common to all cylinders.
I read that carbon build up can cause high HC level. Is there anything else for me to check or should I try to do a Sea Foam treatment? I've never done one before. If that what I should try now, what all do I need to buy to do this? and thats for all your help.
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Buy a can of Seafoam. Start your car and unplug your brake booster vacuum line from the master brake cylinder area. Either put the vacuum line into the Seafoam bottle or pour the liquid into the giant hose, and try to keep your car running either with some throttle (throttle body) or by holding your finger on the vacuum line. You should see a ton of white smoke out the back of your car.
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Sea Foam done today I also checked the compression on all cyclinders.
1-157
2-160
3-153
4-165
5-154
6-167
Any other ideas as to what can cause high HC levels?
1-157
2-160
3-153
4-165
5-154
6-167
Any other ideas as to what can cause high HC levels?
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Originally Posted by whitecrystal1
Here are my plugs
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o...ictures009.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o...ictures012.jpg
They all look like this. One side black and the other side white (same plug)
Here are the videos
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o...ictures009.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o...ictures012.jpg
They all look like this. One side black and the other side white (same plug)
Here are the videos