Running like S**T

347stroker · March 16th, 2009, 03:57 PM

The car has no power through the power band at all, feels like traction control is kicking in(when it takes power away to stop spinning) durring normal driving, acceleration, deceleration it backfires every now and then. About a month ago it started back firing loud as hell when I go to start it, sometimes it takes a couple tries to start it. I use 92 fuel, my diablo was showing a cam position sensor code, so I replaced that, didnt fix it obviously. The only other code was a minor exhaust leak. Seems to do this the worst after I wash it but recently its doing it constantly. Thanks for any help.

SilverStang03 · March 16th, 2009, 04:19 PM

does it feel like it is "bucking" or "shuttering"

347stroker · March 16th, 2009, 04:21 PM

Yea I guess you could call it that, the only way I could think of describing it is when your TC kicks in and it feels like it cuts the power

SilverStang03 · March 16th, 2009, 04:22 PM

how are your coil packs?

347stroker · March 16th, 2009, 04:23 PM

I pulled them all off around christmas and tried to clean them best I could, I didnt notice any cracking or excessive wear on the boots or the actual wires. I have also replace the fuel filter not too long ago thinking that was maybe the problem.

SilverStang03 · March 16th, 2009, 04:26 PM

thats wierd that it does it the worst after you wash it. i would say coil packs, but couldnt tell you for sure.

ajm · March 16th, 2009, 04:27 PM

Id just start with the basics to eliminate all the little bs stuff it may be and go from there.

4.10GT · March 16th, 2009, 04:31 PM

how long have you had that tune on there? i had a diablo and it SLOWED down my car alot.

347stroker · March 16th, 2009, 04:32 PM

Well I have heard somewhere that our cop's are notorious for getting water in them after a wash or rain or whatever. Never really knew if it was true, but that seemed to be the case but it started throwing a few new wierd things at me. Thats what Im trying to do, did plugs, fuel filter, MAF, Cam sensor, and a few other small things trying a little trial and error. Nothing has seemed to work yet.

ajm · March 16th, 2009, 04:33 PM

Have you checked the coils with a dmm/volt meter/multimeter rather than just visually inspecting them?

347stroker · March 16th, 2009, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by 4.10GT

how long have you had that tune on there? i had a diablo and it SLOWED down my car alot.

Late December, I started doing all of this before hand though. One thing is after the tune is when the back firing started when trying to start the car.

347stroker · March 16th, 2009, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by ajm

Have you checked the coils with a dmm/volt meter/multimeter rather than just visually inspecting them?

Negative I havent, I thought they would throw a code if they werent performing right. I will try that on my next set of days off, thanks bud. Any other ideas?

ajm · March 16th, 2009, 04:37 PM

Seems like you covered all the basics other than checking the coils. Check them and see how they are and then go from there.

347stroker · March 16th, 2009, 04:39 PM

Damn I really didnt want to spend 300 bucks on some coils lol.

ajm · March 16th, 2009, 04:40 PM

If that is the problem its probably just 1 or a few that are acting up not all of them.

SilverStang03 · March 16th, 2009, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by 347stroker

Damn I really didnt want to spend 300 bucks on some coils lol.

shit happens guy, i have to re do my gears. lol. that happens monday. out fuckin 600

ajm · March 16th, 2009, 04:46 PM

i sent you a pm

347stroker · March 16th, 2009, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by SilverStang03

shit happens guy, i have to re do my gears. lol. that happens monday. out fuckin 600

Yea I understand thats just aggravating ya know lol, what happened with yokur gears

ajm · March 16th, 2009, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by 347stroker

Yea I understand thats just aggravating ya know lol, what happened with yokur gears

definitely is.

March 16th, 2009, 03:57 PM	#1
347stroker Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Texas Posts: 977 iTrader: 0 reviews	Running like S**T The car has no power through the power band at all, feels like traction control is kicking in(when it takes power away to stop spinning) durring normal driving, acceleration, deceleration it backfires every now and then. About a month ago it started back firing loud as hell when I go to start it, sometimes it takes a couple tries to start it. I use 92 fuel, my diablo was showing a cam position sensor code, so I replaced that, didnt fix it obviously. The only other code was a minor exhaust leak. Seems to do this the worst after I wash it but recently its doing it constantly. Thanks for any help. __________________ Foxlake stage 2 heads, CMS stage 2 cams, Custom Diablo tune, BBK LT's, BBK O/R H, Bassani Race Mufflers, MGW STS, 75MM TB, K&N CAI, Eibach Sportlines, 4.10's Mineral Gray Club Member #1

March 16th, 2009, 04:19 PM	#2
SilverStang03 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Gt Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington RI Posts: 1,292 iTrader: 0 reviews	does it feel like it is "bucking" or "shuttering" __________________

March 16th, 2009, 04:21 PM	#3
347stroker Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Texas Posts: 977 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yea I guess you could call it that, the only way I could think of describing it is when your TC kicks in and it feels like it cuts the power __________________ Foxlake stage 2 heads, CMS stage 2 cams, Custom Diablo tune, BBK LT's, BBK O/R H, Bassani Race Mufflers, MGW STS, 75MM TB, K&N CAI, Eibach Sportlines, 4.10's Mineral Gray Club Member #1

March 16th, 2009, 04:22 PM	#4
SilverStang03 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Gt Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington RI Posts: 1,292 iTrader: 0 reviews	how are your coil packs? __________________

March 16th, 2009, 04:23 PM	#5
347stroker Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Texas Posts: 977 iTrader: 0 reviews	I pulled them all off around christmas and tried to clean them best I could, I didnt notice any cracking or excessive wear on the boots or the actual wires. I have also replace the fuel filter not too long ago thinking that was maybe the problem. __________________ Foxlake stage 2 heads, CMS stage 2 cams, Custom Diablo tune, BBK LT's, BBK O/R H, Bassani Race Mufflers, MGW STS, 75MM TB, K&N CAI, Eibach Sportlines, 4.10's Mineral Gray Club Member #1

March 16th, 2009, 04:26 PM	#6
SilverStang03 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Gt Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington RI Posts: 1,292 iTrader: 0 reviews	thats wierd that it does it the worst after you wash it. i would say coil packs, but couldnt tell you for sure. __________________

March 16th, 2009, 04:27 PM	#7
ajm Banned Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7,970 iTrader: 4 reviews	Id just start with the basics to eliminate all the little bs stuff it may be and go from there.

March 16th, 2009, 04:31 PM	#8
4.10GT Regular 1999 Mustang gt 13.5@102MPH Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 319 iTrader: 0 reviews	how long have you had that tune on there? i had a diablo and it SLOWED down my car alot. __________________ 2003 True blue Mustang GT steeda triax , h&r springs , bbk intake , c&l plenum ,frpp tb ,SCT tuned , 4.10's or x-pipe,mac CB , max motorsports sfc, 125 shot ,315 drag radials nt05r's 13.4@104 n/a RIP:1999 Mustang GT Auto 13.5 @102

March 16th, 2009, 04:32 PM	#9
347stroker Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Texas Posts: 977 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well I have heard somewhere that our cop's are notorious for getting water in them after a wash or rain or whatever. Never really knew if it was true, but that seemed to be the case but it started throwing a few new wierd things at me. Thats what Im trying to do, did plugs, fuel filter, MAF, Cam sensor, and a few other small things trying a little trial and error. Nothing has seemed to work yet. __________________ Foxlake stage 2 heads, CMS stage 2 cams, Custom Diablo tune, BBK LT's, BBK O/R H, Bassani Race Mufflers, MGW STS, 75MM TB, K&N CAI, Eibach Sportlines, 4.10's Mineral Gray Club Member #1

March 16th, 2009, 04:33 PM	#10
ajm Banned Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7,970 iTrader: 4 reviews	Have you checked the coils with a dmm/volt meter/multimeter rather than just visually inspecting them?

March 16th, 2009, 04:37 PM	#13
ajm Banned Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7,970 iTrader: 4 reviews	Seems like you covered all the basics other than checking the coils. Check them and see how they are and then go from there.

March 16th, 2009, 04:39 PM	#14
347stroker Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Texas Posts: 977 iTrader: 0 reviews	Damn I really didnt want to spend 300 bucks on some coils lol. __________________ Foxlake stage 2 heads, CMS stage 2 cams, Custom Diablo tune, BBK LT's, BBK O/R H, Bassani Race Mufflers, MGW STS, 75MM TB, K&N CAI, Eibach Sportlines, 4.10's Mineral Gray Club Member #1

March 16th, 2009, 04:40 PM	#15
ajm Banned Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7,970 iTrader: 4 reviews	If that is the problem its probably just 1 or a few that are acting up not all of them.

March 16th, 2009, 04:46 PM	#17
ajm Banned Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7,970 iTrader: 4 reviews	i sent you a pm

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