turned the car on after LT's install and...
If you can see sparks, you need to replace that wire (probably a good idea to do all of them), while the boot can take a good bit of heat, the wire insulation can't, it's likely you've burnt thru the insulation on that wire, and the sparks are being caused by the bare wire arcing to the EGR tube/ header primary
FYI the temp sensor is located right in front of the header flange on the #1 cyl drivers side, make sure you haven't damaged the wires, connector, or sensor itself, you may have hit it while installing the drivers side header, or it may not be plugged in all the way.
As for the loudness, what catback do you have, and also remember the sound is no longer under your feet, it's out the back, so it'll sound quieter to you, let someone drive your car, and you stand by it while they accellerate away, it'll be loud
FYI the temp sensor is located right in front of the header flange on the #1 cyl drivers side, make sure you haven't damaged the wires, connector, or sensor itself, you may have hit it while installing the drivers side header, or it may not be plugged in all the way.
As for the loudness, what catback do you have, and also remember the sound is no longer under your feet, it's out the back, so it'll sound quieter to you, let someone drive your car, and you stand by it while they accellerate away, it'll be loud
well the guy at auto zone said something about the car running hotter after the LT install..its this true?? or is the code just showing because the sensor is bad. It does seem to be running hotter though...left the car park for 1 hr and the temp gauge didnt even move that much to a cooler leve. its not over heating or anything. btw the ses light has not come on at all today.
damn smoke wont stop coming out..i got under the car earlier and i noticed that there's something on the header, which i believe is causing the smoke ..but i dont see where its coming from.
damn smoke wont stop coming out..i got under the car earlier and i noticed that there's something on the header, which i believe is causing the smoke ..but i dont see where its coming from.
The guy at AZ is full of it, my car runs no hotter with LTs than without, the code is just the sensor (most likely)
BTW you know your temp gauge is a dummy, right? the only way to tell the temp of the engine is an aftermarket gauge, or software like EFI Live/HPTuners
BTW you know your temp gauge is a dummy, right? the only way to tell the temp of the engine is an aftermarket gauge, or software like EFI Live/HPTuners
didnt know that...well i got to looking under the car again just a few and it appears to oil coming from some where...are there any sensors ect..that are on the passenger side that could be causing this...i havent put the dip stick back on there, but i dought that oilwould just jump out of the opening where it goes...
this has become such a head ache....i regret putting my lt's now
this has become such a head ache....i regret putting my lt's now
Man thats what it is Put the Dipstick back in, why do you think you have to wipe off the stick and then stick it back in when checking the oil? Because oil splashes on it! Hell yeah oil will come out of there!!!!! Thats why the dipstick tube has an O-ring on the bottom of it.
Originally Posted by Black Bird1
Man thats what it is Put the Dipstick back in, why do you think you have to wipe off the stick and then stick it back in when checking the oil? Because oil splashes on it! Hell yeah oil will come out of there!!!!! Thats why the dipstick tube has an O-ring on the bottom of it.
here are some pics....i dont think its broken..what do yall think??
Last edited by z28_n_tx; Jun 16, 2006 at 11:34 PM.
Dipstick looks fine, check the oring for damage, if none put a little dab of oil on it, and slide it in.
It should be easier to get in if you can have a friend up top, to push/hold it while you guide it in the hole, tho it's possible to do it by yourself, it just takes a little longer
It should be easier to get in if you can have a friend up top, to push/hold it while you guide it in the hole, tho it's possible to do it by yourself, it just takes a little longer
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put the dip stick back in this morning, cleaned off the headers and oil pan where i noticed some oil. turned the car on and left it on for 10 minutes and .....no more smoke!!!
now i only have to change the temp sensor...i keep getting the P0118 code,eventhough my SES ligh has not come on for a couple of days now. stupid Q but ill ask...its ok to drive the car right????untill i cahnge the sensor at least.
now i only have to change the temp sensor...i keep getting the P0118 code,eventhough my SES ligh has not come on for a couple of days now. stupid Q but ill ask...its ok to drive the car right????untill i cahnge the sensor at least.
Here's what I think about your temp sensor code.... I was doing a compression test and had the temp sensor unplugged to get at the spark plugs and cranking it over so it set a code. I was sure I didnt break it so I disconnected the battery for like 30 mins and the code still wasnt gone.
So I reset the PCM correctly. Ignition on , car NOT started, pull the PCM IGN and PCM BATT fuse for like 15 mins. Key off, put em back in, start it up, and my code was gone, hope that does it for you. Note: I dont think there is anything wrong with your temp sensor and I would try this before you attempt to change it.
Also that smoke you were seeing was probably blowby (I think thats what its called?) from the dipstick tube hole, make sure you put the bolt back in too so you arent ordering a new dipstick tube anytime soon.
So I reset the PCM correctly. Ignition on , car NOT started, pull the PCM IGN and PCM BATT fuse for like 15 mins. Key off, put em back in, start it up, and my code was gone, hope that does it for you. Note: I dont think there is anything wrong with your temp sensor and I would try this before you attempt to change it.
Also that smoke you were seeing was probably blowby (I think thats what its called?) from the dipstick tube hole, make sure you put the bolt back in too so you arent ordering a new dipstick tube anytime soon.
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Originally Posted by z28_n_tx
update:
no, its not a typo it did idle for a bit at 4000-5000, first start up. it also sounded like it was goign to go dead. but its now back at 6000 rpm's. doesnt sound like its going dead either. but i have not driven the car either.
no, its not a typo it did idle for a bit at 4000-5000, first start up. it also sounded like it was goign to go dead. but its now back at 6000 rpm's. doesnt sound like its going dead either. but i have not driven the car either.
damn, you guys beat me to it. i had a brain fart saturday and it hit me. i got outta my car and i heard the condensation from the a/c drippin on my header and sizzlin. ::BANG:: it hit me. that guys headers are smokin because of somethin drippin on em (such as a/c condensation or maybe an oil leak).
anyway, glad you got it fixed. and the statement you made about regreting buying headers, you'll take it back.
anyway, glad you got it fixed. and the statement you made about regreting buying headers, you'll take it back.
yeah got that prob fixed...now if i can only find a way to get the temp sensor off w/out baving to unbolt and move the header i would be all set..oh and get some new spark plyug wires , to clear my headers ..
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Originally Posted by Luna
Here's what I think about your temp sensor code.... I was doing a compression test and had the temp sensor unplugged to get at the spark plugs and cranking it over so it set a code. I was sure I didnt break it so I disconnected the battery for like 30 mins and the code still wasnt gone.
So I reset the PCM correctly. Ignition on , car NOT started, pull the PCM IGN and PCM BATT fuse for like 15 mins. Key off, put em back in, start it up, and my code was gone, hope that does it for you. Note: I dont think there is anything wrong with your temp sensor and I would try this before you attempt to change it.
Also that smoke you were seeing was probably blowby (I think thats what its called?) from the dipstick tube hole, make sure you put the bolt back in too so you arent ordering a new dipstick tube anytime soon.
So I reset the PCM correctly. Ignition on , car NOT started, pull the PCM IGN and PCM BATT fuse for like 15 mins. Key off, put em back in, start it up, and my code was gone, hope that does it for you. Note: I dont think there is anything wrong with your temp sensor and I would try this before you attempt to change it.
Also that smoke you were seeing was probably blowby (I think thats what its called?) from the dipstick tube hole, make sure you put the bolt back in too so you arent ordering a new dipstick tube anytime soon.
Originally Posted by NHRAMAN
AFTER you pull fuses do you keep the ign. on.?? and after 15 minutes you turn the ignition OFF ???? then replace and restart ??
