Re: 1995 TSi Troubles
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May 11, 2004 12:59 pm UTC
May 11, 2004 12:59 pm UTC
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Jeremy Chin
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When these cars don't run well, always fix the cheapest thing first. 1) if possible have someone closeby run a diagnostic datalog (not sure if you know but we have software that runs on palm pilots that will read the ECU codes and check to see if all the sensors are working properly). 3) visit www.vfaq.com and look up the site to check your CEL 3) check all intake hoses and clamps 4) change plug and wires 5) sensor failure (O2, MAS..etc)
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Re: 1995 TSi Troubles
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May 11, 2004 01:43 pm UTC
May 11, 2004 01:43 pm UTC
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Jeff Mitchell
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Originally posted by Jeremy Chin: 3) visit www.vfaq.com and look up the site to check your CELYou cannot check codes on a 2G Turbo without an OBDII tool, so the VFAQs won't help here. Mike, your first order of business is to find out what that CEL is telling you. Chances are good that it'll point you more specifically to what the problem is. If you don't have the tools to do it yourself (OBDII code reader or a datalogger) then you need to take it to a shop and have them read it. Once you find out what the code is, post back and we should be able to narrow things down.
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Re: 1995 TSi Troubles
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May 11, 2004 02:02 pm UTC
May 11, 2004 02:02 pm UTC
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Noah Wiles
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Check plugs and wires, and look for an intake leak.
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Re: 1995 TSi Troubles
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May 11, 2004 05:33 pm UTC
May 11, 2004 05:33 pm UTC
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Jeff Mitchell
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I misread your first post and didn't realize you hadn't done the plugs / wires already. Definitely do the plugs and wires first even before checking the code. I find hesitations / misfires are almost always spark problems, usually the plugs or wires, or an intake leak like Noah mentioned.
Bad plugs / wires can definitely trip a CEL light (random misfire, etc.).
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Re: 1995 TSi Troubles
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May 11, 2004 07:38 pm UTC
May 11, 2004 07:38 pm UTC
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Noah Wiles
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Originally posted by mike zorayan:
Thanks guys for the useful info I atleast now know where to start, but would bad plugs and or wires cause the check engine light to come on? Either way I am putting a new set of each in there, I will let you guys know what I find in a OBD scan...Thanks again guys Come to the Thursday night Missy meet. 9:00 pm Mavis and Britania in the McDonalds parking lot. I'm sure we can help you out.
1997 Eagle Talon TSi - JDM 6 bolt = SOLD!
2008 Mistubishi Lancer GTS
2008 Chevy Equinox
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