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Old Feb 22, 2024 | 10:51 AM
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I did test the coils and they're all good.
How did you test them? What were the results?
These can pass a simple resistance test and fail miserably under load.
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Old Feb 22, 2024 | 11:20 AM
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I pulled the boots off of each one and checked for spark between the posts.
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Old Feb 22, 2024 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Bute56
I pulled the boots off of each one and checked for spark between the posts.
That test is only accurate if there is no spark then you know it'* bad. A spark does not mean it'* good.
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Old Apr 8, 2024 | 08:13 PM
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Update

Turns out, the PCM was bad. I replaced it and did the key re-learn. The car started right up and idled good. I took it for a drive and it drove much better. It'* still a little gutless but it never missfired when I pushed it hard. Under a heavy load there is still a loud hiss coming from the engine compartment too. I wonder if the exhaust is restricted. I am also getting 2 codes, P1651 PSP switch input malfunction and P1406 egr valve pintle position circuit.
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That P1651 could be the hiss.
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Originally Posted by Bute56
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Turns out, the PCM was bad. I replaced it and did the key re-learn. The car started right up and idled good. I took it for a drive and it drove much better. It'* still a little gutless but it never missfired when I pushed it hard. Under a heavy load there is still a loud hiss coming from the engine compartment too. I wonder if the exhaust is restricted. I am also getting 2 codes, P1651 PSP switch input malfunction and P1406 egr valve pintle position circuit.
I'd check that.
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Originally Posted by carfixer007
I'd check that.
What'* the best way to check that?
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Originally Posted by Bute56
What'* the best way to check that?
Easiest way is If you had a scan tool you can observe the intake pressure while power braking or put a vacuum gauge on it.
Harder way is to pull the front O2 sensor and see if it has more power.
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Originally Posted by carfixer007
Easiest way is If you had a scan tool you can observe the intake pressure while power braking or put a vacuum gauge on it.
Harder way is to pull the front O2 sensor and see if it has more power.
I can get a hold of a vacuum gauge. How do I go about testing with that?
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You watch it as you give it throttle to about 3500 rpm and hold it there. The vacuum should go high and stay there. If after a few seconds the vacuum starts dropping the exhaust is restricted.
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