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Okay, if I need a diagnostic run on my car, and the hobby shop is closed here on base, where can I go to see what's wrong? My car is running like ***, and i need to find out what's wrong, like today if possible. Can anyone help me???
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Originally Posted by usmc41
Okay, if I need a diagnostic run on my car, and the hobby shop is closed here on base, where can I go to see what's wrong? My car is running like ***, and i need to find out what's wrong, like today if possible. Can anyone help me???
How is it running bad??? What mods do you have on your car. Explain the situation.
On a sunday, good luck on finding something open.
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Well, I took it to the Autoport on base, and they said it was the Throttle Position Sensor. So, I ordered a new one through them, and they installed it. Then, when I get the car back, they say "It's not the sensor, the car just runs bad and needs to have a diagnostic on it." After i spent $125 on nothing, they want another $65 for a diagnostic. I don't have the money for that, but I heard that hobby shops on base have all the supplies, you just have to rent a bay. But the one on NAB is closed, and I have a buyer for my car, as soon as I get it running right...
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Originally Posted by crazylane
Go to Oceana, they have a hobby shop there, or even ***. Is it drivable? How many miles are on it? and is it an ls1?
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Originally Posted by usmc41
Oceana? How far is that from Little Creek? It Is driveable, it has 190,XXX miles, and It's not an LS1, it's a GTA with the L98 TPI
What specifically is it doing? Give me some symptoms.
Does it sputter and not want to rev up, drive normal for a few miles and do it again and your check engine light does not trip....could be your ignition module.
Does it sputter and want to die and not rev above 2000+ rpms and throw a check engine light? If it throws a Code 44 that means your running lean and it could be your fuel pump.
If you are not throwing the check engine light then there will be nothing for the Auto Port to pull. They will get a Code 12 which means your ECM is working as it should.
If you are throwing a "Check Engine" light.... DO NOT disconnect the battery as that will erase the code.... also after a certain amount (I forget) of ignition cycles the code will reset.
If the check engine light comes on and stays on that is what is considered a hard fault. If it turns on then off that is an intermittant fault.
I need more info to try and help you out. I have duty tomorrow, but will be able to check the site for your replies.
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Na$ty...
Nice vid in the Showcase forum. Best of luck on your goal this year.
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Nice vid in the Showcase forum. Best of luck on your goal this year.
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Thanks Man.
heading back soon...... Im going TAD at the end of the Month and then when i get back were gunna do some more testing.
Here is the Vid i made for those who didnt get to see it.....
What do ya think??? Its my Signature intro LOL
http://itlxlr8.com/vids/Track%20Vids...rch%202007.mpg
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probably at my house is what im leaning towards now. So ill have all of my tools plus the mechanic's tools down the street if i need them. Would it be better to do it on jackstands since im changing the motormounts too? or lift is still better?
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Originally Posted by Fratsit
What specifically is it doing? Give me some symptoms.
Does it sputter and not want to rev up, drive normal for a few miles and do it again and your check engine light does not trip....could be your ignition module.
Does it sputter and want to die and not rev above 2000+ rpms and throw a check engine light? If it throws a Code 44 that means your running lean and it could be your fuel pump.
If you are not throwing the check engine light then there will be nothing for the Auto Port to pull. They will get a Code 12 which means your ECM is working as it should.
If you are throwing a "Check Engine" light.... DO NOT disconnect the battery as that will erase the code.... also after a certain amount (I forget) of ignition cycles the code will reset.
If the check engine light comes on and stays on that is what is considered a hard fault. If it turns on then off that is an intermittant fault.
I need more info to try and help you out. I have duty tomorrow, but will be able to check the site for your replies.
R/
Frat
Does it sputter and not want to rev up, drive normal for a few miles and do it again and your check engine light does not trip....could be your ignition module.
Does it sputter and want to die and not rev above 2000+ rpms and throw a check engine light? If it throws a Code 44 that means your running lean and it could be your fuel pump.
If you are not throwing the check engine light then there will be nothing for the Auto Port to pull. They will get a Code 12 which means your ECM is working as it should.
If you are throwing a "Check Engine" light.... DO NOT disconnect the battery as that will erase the code.... also after a certain amount (I forget) of ignition cycles the code will reset.
If the check engine light comes on and stays on that is what is considered a hard fault. If it turns on then off that is an intermittant fault.
I need more info to try and help you out. I have duty tomorrow, but will be able to check the site for your replies.
R/
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holy ****...an actual thread that was started for just VA folk?! about dropped when i saw this, thanks to a search about stock z28 tips that lead me here lol
u guys dont realize how bad i cant wait to get back home!!!!! got mah girl waitin on meh, my car that's beggin for a detail, an car shows to go to! ahhhhhh! i cant wait.. my camaro withdrawals are kickin in
u guys dont realize how bad i cant wait to get back home!!!!! got mah girl waitin on meh, my car that's beggin for a detail, an car shows to go to! ahhhhhh! i cant wait.. my camaro withdrawals are kickin in
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u guys dont realize how bad i cant wait to get back home!!!!! got mah girl waitin on meh, my car that's beggin for a detail, an car shows to go to! ahhhhhh! i cant wait.. my camaro withdrawals are kickin in