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185 messages, Last post on Jun 26, 2009 at 11:01 AM
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Replying to: dtownfb (Feb 20, 2009 1:07 pm) |
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84 chevy c10 w/2bbl 305 has a dead spot in carb.Rebuilt carb thinking it would fix problem but it didnt.What else can be done to remedy this?Please help!
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Replying to: nscrfn (Mar 14, 2009 9:35 am) Lots of other things could be wrong, especially with a carb this old. Air leaks around worn out shafts on the throttle will make it run lean, etc, etc, etc. Problem in the distributor with the advance?
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Replying to: bolivar (Mar 14, 2009 11:02 pm) |
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Hi everyone! Here's my story! I have a 2006 Volvo S40 Lease that is up on April 1st. About 2 months ago my Check Engine Light came on and I drove the car to the dealer to get it fixed (still under warranty). They've told me the problem is the Throttle Body is dirty and they have to do a Throttle Body Service ($150). They also told me they will clean it up and run the computer test again to see if the problem goes away if it doesn't they will have to continue troubleshooting and fixing. This sounds to me that $150 can easily become thousands! Car history: On a very rainy day I drove the car into a big puddle of water and it hydrolocked the engine. The engine was changed at the same dealership mentioned above. I performed the scheduled maintenances and use regular fuel. I don't care to properly fix the car, i just want to fix it enough for the Check Engine light to go away until after I return the vehicle. I know the Throttle Body cleaner is $5 dollars, but although i'm a very handy person I don't know enough about engines to take them apart. I don't even think i have the right tools. What do you recommend? Should I try to clean the Throttle myself or let the dealer do it? Is it very easy to clean it? Take it apart? Should i take it somewhere else? Thanks in advance....
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Replying to: jstawski (Mar 20, 2009 1:27 pm) Cleaning Throttle Bodies Also check YouTube for throttle body cleaning videos! Without knowing what the code # was that the dealer scanned, I have no way to guide you as to whether their approach is correct or not. You might see if Autozone would scan your car for free and come up with a code for us.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 20, 2009 2:44 pm)
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Replying to: jipster (Mar 21, 2009 5:20 am)
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Replying to: obyone (Mar 21, 2009 8:12 am) |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 20, 2009 2:44 pm) Code: P0171 Definition: Fuel trim bank one condition Explanation: The powertrain control module uses the oxygen sendsor to calculate the air/fuel ratio of the engine. The computer has recognized a rich or lean condition on one engine bank only. Probable Causes: 1. If bank one and two codes set together suspect fuel pressure or MAF (Mass Air Flow) Sensor. 2. Oxygen sensor defective. 3. Ignition misfire-repair. 4. Fuel injector problem. Troubleshotting: N/A OEM Brand: OBDII The PCM has determined that during testing, the fuel system for bank 1 was too lean. (Bank 1 identifies the location of cylinder #1, while bank 2 identifies the cylinders on the opposite bank). What do you think? |
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