lesson learned

moosenuk17 · December 23rd, 2009, 07:01 AM

well as a lot of you know i did a lot of work to my car back in early april.......well since then my car hasnt been acting right, no power down low and no get up when i reach higher speeds. had no idea what it was, thought it was something i messed up with my boost a pump or some other type of fuel issue...well i was right......i sea foamed my car and changed my oil yesterday and as i was putting my vacuum line back in i realized that ONE OF MY PLUGS TO MY NUMBER 8 CYLINDER WASNT PLUGGED IN!!!! well guess what happened when i plugged it in....it runs like a got damn beast.

im an idiot.

so the lesson for today is.,.....if ur shit isnt running right. make sure everything is plugged in!!!

03SonicBoom · December 23rd, 2009, 07:08 AM

You didn't have a CEL or realize that there was a terrible miss?

I had my #8 injector completely go out on me once and the car runs so bad as all RPMs that I wouldn't even drive it. At least you got it fixed and it wasn't anything big.

moosenuk17 · December 23rd, 2009, 07:10 AM

the only cel i got was for an O2 sensor, i changed it and it went away....there was a miss, and it drove like shit but i had no choice but to drive it running like that cuz its the only car i have, but you know....no harm no fowl..

LAWNDART02 · December 23rd, 2009, 07:51 AM

V7 Power Baby!

03SonicBoom · December 23rd, 2009, 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by LAWNDART02

V7 Power Baby!

I would call it a V6.5 as it has to turn and compress the air in the dead cylinder but gets no power from it.

M.P. Cobra Fan · December 23rd, 2009, 08:03 AM

LOL. It sucks and rocks at the same time.

PapaSmurf · December 23rd, 2009, 08:12 AM

im glad you figured out what the problem finally was lol. Now that im back in the area hopefully i can check out your car sometime

Lefty · December 23rd, 2009, 08:25 AM

Someone pwn'd themselves

LAWNDART02 · December 23rd, 2009, 09:02 AM

4.025L
-JK Moose, I'm glad it's all sorted out.
Now how'bout the full report bro!

~C~ · December 23rd, 2009, 11:07 AM

I was on V7 power for a while. I had it in my sig as the founder of the crew.....till I fixed my issue.

mrsinister2424 · December 23rd, 2009, 12:23 PM

That's pretty funny!

That's like free horsepower, after you're used to not having it plugged in.

huggy bear · December 23rd, 2009, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by mrsinister2424

That's pretty funny!

That's like free horsepower, after you're used to not having it plugged in.

lol

F8L GT · December 23rd, 2009, 12:32 PM

wow so it didnt have any spark??? Moose your lucky that running it that long you didnt end up hydraulicing the engine with all the extra fuel in there. didnt you notice raw fuel smell out your exhaust??

limited · December 23rd, 2009, 01:04 PM

it's fun now huh, KB ftmfw

wrr1020 · December 23rd, 2009, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by 03SonicBoom

You didn't have a CEL or realize that there was a terrible miss?

I had my #8 injector completely go out on me once and the car runs so bad as all RPMs that I wouldn't even drive it. At least you got it fixed and it wasn't anything big.

I had a similar issue, my #8 injector went out and the thing was misfiring terribly. Car was shuddering, had no power, etc.

saxmanJJ · December 23rd, 2009, 03:17 PM

This happened to me years ago with my 97 T-bird. Took car in to the dealer for the recalled intake manifold problem and when I got it back the monkey mechanic forgot to plug in one of the plug wires.

saxmanJJ · December 23rd, 2009, 03:17 PM

Of course, I only tolerated the problem for about a half hour before I was on the horn to the dealer ...

330CubeGt · December 23rd, 2009, 03:21 PM

Would have thought you would have got a misfire code but at least you got the issue fixed.

Better late then never.

dcook_14 · December 23rd, 2009, 04:21 PM

At least it was an easy fix! I was throwing a bunch of CEL and it wasn't starting or idling well, then i realized that my throttle position sensor wasn't plugged in. Oopies!

4valvegt · December 23rd, 2009, 07:03 PM

Wow you would think it show a misfire code. Mine said somethin like open circuit on number 6 coil when i missed mine.

December 23rd, 2009, 07:01 AM	#1
moosenuk17 MM Fanatic 2000 ford mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: san diego CA Posts: 4,011 iTrader: 0 reviews	lesson learned well as a lot of you know i did a lot of work to my car back in early april.......well since then my car hasnt been acting right, no power down low and no get up when i reach higher speeds. had no idea what it was, thought it was something i messed up with my boost a pump or some other type of fuel issue...well i was right......i sea foamed my car and changed my oil yesterday and as i was putting my vacuum line back in i realized that ONE OF MY PLUGS TO MY NUMBER 8 CYLINDER WASNT PLUGGED IN!!!! well guess what happened when i plugged it in....it runs like a got damn beast. im an idiot. so the lesson for today is.,.....if ur shit isnt running right. make sure everything is plugged in!!! __________________ 2000 kenne bell GT (440HP-432TQ) Tuned by Joe at http://www.tricktuners.com dyno vid:http://youtu.be/lr3xpxw2_v8 2011 escape MUSTANG TAT CREW

December 23rd, 2009, 07:08 AM	#2
03SonicBoom Moderator 2003 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 6,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	You didn't have a CEL or realize that there was a terrible miss? I had my #8 injector completely go out on me once and the car runs so bad as all RPMs that I wouldn't even drive it. At least you got it fixed and it wasn't anything big. __________________

December 23rd, 2009, 07:10 AM	#3
moosenuk17 MM Fanatic 2000 ford mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: san diego CA Posts: 4,011 iTrader: 0 reviews	the only cel i got was for an O2 sensor, i changed it and it went away....there was a miss, and it drove like shit but i had no choice but to drive it running like that cuz its the only car i have, but you know....no harm no fowl.. __________________ 2000 kenne bell GT (440HP-432TQ) Tuned by Joe at http://www.tricktuners.com dyno vid:http://youtu.be/lr3xpxw2_v8 2011 escape MUSTANG TAT CREW

December 23rd, 2009, 07:51 AM	#4
LAWNDART02 Regular 02 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 333 iTrader: 0 reviews	V7 Power Baby! __________________ 02 2v 5sp- 9lb KB 2.1L I/C, 90MAF, 75mmStack TB, FLSFC's, Magnaflow C/B, NT555R's, MGW shift, Black Sabbath

December 23rd, 2009, 08:03 AM	#6
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,013 iTrader: 1 reviews	LOL. It sucks and rocks at the same time. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

December 23rd, 2009, 08:12 AM	#7
PapaSmurf Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT 12.28 @ 116 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 2,554 iTrader: 13 reviews	im glad you figured out what the problem finally was lol. Now that im back in the area hopefully i can check out your car sometime __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue GT---SLP Longtubes, SLP X, Magnaflow Magnapack CB, 75mm TB/Plenum, MP2 Performance stage 2 heads, MHS Stage 3R cams, Built rear w/4.30's

December 23rd, 2009, 08:25 AM	#8
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,699 iTrader: 12 reviews	Someone pwn'd themselves __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

December 23rd, 2009, 09:02 AM	#9
LAWNDART02 Regular 02 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 333 iTrader: 0 reviews	4.025L -JK Moose, I'm glad it's all sorted out. Now how'bout the full report bro! __________________ 02 2v 5sp- 9lb KB 2.1L I/C, 90MAF, 75mmStack TB, FLSFC's, Magnaflow C/B, NT555R's, MGW shift, Black Sabbath

December 23rd, 2009, 11:07 AM	#10
~C~ ~C~, The Other White Meat! Y2K YellowJacket GT ~TBD~ Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West side B-More Posts: 1,697 iTrader: 2 reviews	I was on V7 power for a while. I had it in my sig as the founder of the crew.....till I fixed my issue. __________________ BLOWN Bumblebeast! 370 rwhp / 381 ft lbs ~Tuned by JJ at WMS "Like the blind man says......We shall see...."

December 23rd, 2009, 12:23 PM	#11
mrsinister2424 Hardcore Enthusiast 99' Mustang GT 3214@OVER 9000!!! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 2,629 iTrader: 0 reviews	That's pretty funny! That's like free horsepower, after you're used to not having it plugged in. __________________ 99' Rio Red Mustang GT: --My Garage-- Check garage. Vortech V-1 intercooled running 9lbs of boost Life= eat, lift, eat, eat, eat, sleep, repeat

December 23rd, 2009, 12:32 PM	#13
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	wow so it didnt have any spark??? Moose your lucky that running it that long you didnt end up hydraulicing the engine with all the extra fuel in there. didnt you notice raw fuel smell out your exhaust?? __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

December 23rd, 2009, 01:04 PM	#14
limited Premium Member 99 limited edition vert Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tacoma,Washington Posts: 3,297 iTrader: 0 reviews	it's fun now huh, KB ftmfw __________________ KB'd 446rwhp/451rwtq, Mustang Dyno http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZDpQ0EEm1M Tuned by Joe at http://www.tricktuners.com

December 23rd, 2009, 03:17 PM	#16
saxmanJJ Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 11.463@121.50 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SE PA Posts: 1,644 iTrader: 1 reviews	This happened to me years ago with my 97 T-bird. Took car in to the dealer for the recalled intake manifold problem and when I got it back the monkey mechanic forgot to plug in one of the plug wires.

December 23rd, 2009, 03:21 PM	#18
330CubeGt MM Fanatic 1997 SVT COBRA 1996 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,880 iTrader: 14 reviews	Would have thought you would have got a misfire code but at least you got the issue fixed. Better late then never. __________________ -04 IRS - Magnaflow - Wheel Replica - Autometer - FTBR - FRPP - SCT - Brembo - PRO 5.0 - BOI-

December 23rd, 2009, 04:21 PM	#19
dcook_14 Banned 2004 Mustang GT 12.35@114.08 w/ 1.88 60' Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 7,015 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 7 reviews	At least it was an easy fix! I was throwing a bunch of CEL and it wasn't starting or idling well, then i realized that my throttle position sensor wasn't plugged in. Oopies! __________________ Do the Right Thing, Cook. ~Zip.

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December 23rd, 2009, 07:03 PM	#20
4valvegt Enthusiast 03 Cobra Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 809 iTrader: 1 reviews	Wow you would think it show a misfire code. Mine said somethin like open circuit on number 6 coil when i missed mine. __________________ MM Cobra Club #86 2003 Mineral Grey Cobra 2004 True Blue F-150 FX4

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