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<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="99%" align="center"> <tr bgcolor="#000000"><td> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"> <tr bgcolor="#000099"> <td colspan="2" align="left"> <font size="2" color="#ffffff" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>T O P I C R E V I E W</b> </font></td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>autumnstang97</b> <br /><small>Member # 6111</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,0,5,13,20,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> fuckin thing isnt starting again, and i just smoogged and registered it. When i start it, it fires up, and the idle is all shitty, and when i rev it a little it bogs hella and wont rev past 2k until i floor it, then it bogs and dies, then i started it today and it did the same but i let it warm up a ittle on the shitty idle, then it was fine for a bit, i drove it up and down my street and put her back into the drive way adn it was fine. So i turned it off, and restarted it and it just wont fire up again, almost like the engine is flooded and i smell a lot of gas, and the low coolant light comes on on the dash, and I need this car drivable soon. Anyone near san bruno that can come by and take a look, or maybe i cna get a video of it or something but i need help asap i need my wheels on the road. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="confused.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>asskickn88</b> <br /><small>Member # 4957</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,0,5,17,28,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Had the exact same problem with my 95 GT when we got it. It was the mass air sensor. I changed it and the car ran great. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>64valves</b> <br /><small>Member # 7295</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,0,5,19,45,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> you can probably get away with cleaning it.little bit of rubbing alcohol on a qtip gently rub it down.spray the screen if equipped with carb clean and let dry. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>sikstang916</b> <br /><small>Member # 6704</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,0,5,20,45,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Ya my 96gt was doin that so i changed the mass air sensor and fuel filter and ran good after that <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>95whitegt</b> <br /><small>Member # 3205</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,0,5,23,7,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> oh my god, bro i got a 95 gt, and it was laxcking of power, and it would sputter, i changed my fuel pump, to a holly 190 today, and also cleaned my MAF, and would really huge differnce, the most was the cleaning of the MAF, got the stuff at kragen <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>autumnstang97</b> <br /><small>Member # 6111</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,0,7,2,58,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> wow thanks ya';; i'm gonna tear into it 2marrow...hopefully that solves the problem, it would probably help if i change the filter too, it was pretty bad when i bought it...once again guys thanks again... <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>94gt</b> <br /><small>Member # 3060</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,0,7,3,10,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> My old 94 had an issue that sounds just like what you are describing... turned out to be the PIP sensor inside the Distributor. <br /><br />the low coolant light is coming on because you are losing fluid somewhere... Probably the heater core... add water and let it idle (to norm op temp) with a piece of carboard beneath it to help you track it down. If it looks like its coming from the passenger side firewall, there's a little drain for the heater core that likes to spit out water when the heater core dies. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>v-town coupe</b> <br /><small>Member # 2771</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,0,9,2,6,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> not sure if anyone has used all-data before but a ton of of ford products from 92-98 had mass air issues usually u cant get away with cleaning them i have always used brake cleaner and had no issues using it and one time i even picked up 5 mpg and the pinging stopped this may not be ur problem but i thought id throw that info out there. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>94gt</b> <br /><small>Member # 3060</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,0,9,14,57,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by v-town coupe:<br /><strong> not sure if anyone has used all-data before but a ton of of ford products from 92-98 had mass air issues usually u cant get away with cleaning them i have always used brake cleaner and had no issues using it and one time i even picked up 5 mpg and the pinging stopped this may not be ur problem but i thought id throw that info out there. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">That has to be the longest run on sentence I have ever seen. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>autumnstang97</b> <br /><small>Member # 6111</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,0,9,20,24,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> So i cleaned the MAF sensor, the IAC and the TPS, and still the thing started up with a shitty idle. I drove it around the block and it kind of settled down alittle, still has that power loss feeling when i accelerate, and then i turned it off, and tried to restart it and it failed to fire up again...for some reason it only fires up the second time when i have the pedal all the way to the floor...what the hell does that mean? Wheil at Kragen when i bought the MAF cleaner, i also bought a new fule filter cuz i dont know when it was replaced, and I also have the new Cap and Rotor from FOrd that i havent put in yet...any freakin ideas?...If someone near the 650 can come and drive it to diagnosis it...i would appreciate it... <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>92stangLX</b> <br /><small>Member # 3252</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,0,10,1,21,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by autumnstang97:<br /><strong> So i cleaned the MAF sensor, the IAC and the TPS, and still the thing started up with a shitty idle. I drove it around the block and it kind of settled down alittle, still has that power loss feeling when i accelerate, and then i turned it off, and tried to restart it and it failed to fire up again...for some reason it only fires up the second time when i have the pedal all the way to the floor...what the hell does that mean? Wheil at Kragen when i bought the MAF cleaner, i also bought a new fule filter cuz i dont know when it was replaced, and I also have the new Cap and Rotor from FOrd that i havent put in yet...any freakin ideas?...If someone near the 650 can come and drive it to diagnosis it...i would appreciate it... </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I believe that if you put the pedal to the floor it will shut off the injectors when the motor is cranking. Could be running rich??<br /><br />Try pulling codes. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Hungry Hippo</b> <br /><small>Member # 537</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,0,10,2,30,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> try a new ECT sensor, thats what it sounds like <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>autumnstang97</b> <br /><small>Member # 6111</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,0,10,12,0,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> where is the ECT sensor located? <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>autumnstang97</b> <br /><small>Member # 6111</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,0,12,16,8,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Ok i bought the EEC-IV Code Reader from AZone today and i plugged it in and all and had no idea what i was doing, directions were tough. Anyone know how to use this thing? I need help pulling codes...so i can finally stop bothering you all and actually spend more time driving the 94 rather then wrenching...thanks <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>94gt</b> <br /><small>Member # 3060</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,0,12,23,20,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Generally, you just plug it in at the connector located under the hood on the passenger side (94/95's) and read away... Some of them will require you to press a few buttons to read the codes. What model did you get?<br /><br />FYI, the 96+'s read from the DTC connector right near the driver's right leg.<br /> <br /> <small>[ January 12, 2007, 11:20 PM: Message edited by: 94gt ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>h8louzn</b> <br /><small>Member # 1075</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,0,12,23,48,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Unplug the mass air meter and see what it does!<br />If it runs better its the mass air meter. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>autumnstang97</b> <br /><small>Member # 6111</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,0,17,15,38,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Ok So i took the whole damn top end off the block and re-cleaned everything and checked all the hoses and connections to make sure its all connected, and when i out everything back, i fird it up and it started up fine so then i tested the MAF by unplugging it, which caused the engine to shake, so i'm guessing that its not the MAF, so it was idling fine, and then i drove it down the street, everything was fine, i get to a stop, i look both ways, and then went, i was driving straight , and all of a sudden it started to bog like fuck!...where i had to keep pumping the accelerator to prevent it from dying, i made it back in to my drive way, and i left it on, and i was idling ok, but everytime i hit the throttle plate just a slight bit, the RPM dropped and sputtered and then came back up when i opened the TB plate a little more, then i turned her off, and tried to fire her back up again and this time she didnt, just kept cranking...i'm lost here...also that little code reader i bought works with lights and beeps, theres no little screen like the OBDII one that i have for my 97, it was the one at A-Zone for like 40 bucks...anyway, anyone wanna come and take a look at this poor 94?...I'm Heineken and pizza ready...i dont have much cash either but i can see what i can give ya...i just need this GT up and running soon so i can use it as a daily driver... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="smile.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>autumnstang97</b> <br /><small>Member # 6111</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,0,20,13,33,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> How can i test the TPS? I pulled it while the car was running and it didnt make a difference...could this indicate that its bad? Anyone got a spare one i can borrow to test it?...thanks...by the way how much do they cost anyway? <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>94gt</b> <br /><small>Member # 3060</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,0,20,23,43,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Did you even look at the distributor like I suggested man? My old 94 had the same issue and I blew a bit of money on crap parts that didnt help before I asked a buddy for advice.<br /><br />ask to borrow someones stock one for a test. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>autumnstang97</b> <br /><small>Member # 6111</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,0,22,19,46,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> no i didnt..thanks for reminding me...anyone have a stock PIP sensor that i can borrow and that is near by?...unless u ship it and i can ship it back, and if you want to sell it then i'll send what ever you want for it in return...thanks again... <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>94gt</b> <br /><small>Member # 3060</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,0,22,20,43,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> the pip sensor is inside the distributor <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>autumnstang97</b> <br /><small>Member # 6111</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,0,28,20,34,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Anyone have a PIP Sensor that i cna use to test?...or is there a way to test the one in the distributor right now? I took it out already...and the idiot that i am i forgot to scribe a mark on the rotor prior to removing it, so once i get it back into the block do i have to get the #1 cylinder at the bottom of its compression stroke or something? <br /> </font> </td></tr> </table></td></tr></table> <br /> <br />
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