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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 06:28 PM
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I checked all of the fuses and they are all good. I guess I'll replace the relay and see if that helps. If it doesn't, I guess the next thing will be the computer. I'm getting tired of this car.
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Forgot to ask, is there a way to test the computer?

Is there?

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Did you test the ground circuit yet or are you just going to play the "replace everything until it runs right" game
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 07:44 PM
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Did you test the ground circuit yet or are you just going to play the "replace everything until it runs right" game
I'm going to check it first.
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Forgot to ask, is there a way to test the computer?
Is there a way?
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 03:23 PM
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It self tests and throws various codes or flat out doesnt work but is generally difficult to single out with an intermittent problem. Almost always its just fine and there is an issue elsewhere hence the extensive testing of your peripherals
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 06:37 PM
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I tested the engine relay by switching it. The car started for a few seconds and the problem returned. It started off fine the first few seconds, but after the problem returned. I'm guessing a wire somewhere is causing a short or something.
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What cylinders are misfiring? Do a cold start for 10-15 seconds, maybe more depending on the temp, then feel the primaries and see what ones aren't firing. I had a problem very similar to this.
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i would be leaning towards a ground problem. generally the pcm wont communicate if its bad. rounds cause crazy sh**
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 12:22 PM
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What cylinders are misfiring? Do a cold start for 10-15 seconds, maybe more depending on the temp, then feel the primaries and see what ones aren't firing. I had a problem very similar to this.
I'll have to try this. I did plug a scanner and it came out with all coil packs having problems. It might be a ground problem. I'm going to have to tare the top off and check the wire harness as well.
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Did you ever get this figured out?
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