4 Years of waiting :)
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Launching!
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yes mud flaps... i know i know but if you guys drove on these roads its either mud flaps ora nice chunk of paint missing behind all 4 tires. and yes license plate bracket... Ive been pulled over for that once and twice for window tint... :/ West Virginia never sounded so much better for once I know... Im getting shunned for this but it's either that and have mod money or just money for tickets... I drive passed State Highway Patrol Barracks everyday.
Edit: Anyone know how to find the exact problem with a mis-fire before I go on a tuning spree with GM? Car has been sitting a while what could be causing a miss fire? Ive checked a lot of sites they said plugs or burnt valves... Car is vibrating and is hesitating to take off.
Edit: Anyone know how to find the exact problem with a mis-fire before I go on a tuning spree with GM? Car has been sitting a while what could be causing a miss fire? Ive checked a lot of sites they said plugs or burnt valves... Car is vibrating and is hesitating to take off.
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Launching!
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I unfortunetly do not have this machine that tells me the code. I took it to advanced and all they told me was it was a mis-fire. the previous owner hasn't drove the car since last August and when he parked it. It did not have a SES light. maybe an o2 sensor.. I hope it is not a pushrod or burnt valve.. but if it is I will definetly be getting more reliable ones. Its schduled to go to a Chevy garage Tuesday I do not have time to fix it and they are more professional than I am. I checked the outside of the motor the plugs and wires look very recently changed. This car was very well maintained I can see that he took care of more than just the paint job.
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Launching!
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ford 9" here i come 
i dont think the light would turn on if it was a pushrod or valve....You need to get the code checked and post the code number on here so we can help you out better. Its probly something simple that GM is gonna charge you an arm and a leg to replace. do you know if it was a multiple engine misfire or just a random misfire? Could be alot of things, wires,plugs,o2 sensors, coils, or even low fuel pressure like a clogged up fuel filter or injector.
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Launching!
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i dont think the light would turn on if it was a pushrod or valve....You need to get the code checked and post the code number on here so we can help you out better. Its probly something simple that GM is gonna charge you an arm and a leg to replace. do you know if it was a multiple engine misfire or just a random misfire? Could be alot of things, wires,plugs,o2 sensors, coils, or even low fuel pressure like a clogged up fuel filter or injector.
even with a mis-fire. 1-0 new pictures have been added to the fquick by the way (motor & interior) ill keep everyone posted. this car will be a big project over the years. Thanks all for the advice. Much is appreciated here.Edit: Window Stickers have been added to the fquick as well... althought the prices are unclear (cell phone again) The car cost 30,025.00 brand new in 2001 if that tells you anything. From the looks of it he bought every option availiable at the time without receiving an Ultra Z or GMMG.. I don't even know if this is a sin to drive it.. but to be honest. I wash it everytime it rains to get the road dirt off of her and wash her every nice day out... If she ever gets a scratch on her I can't get out someone call an ambulance
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Launching!
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You should maybe think twice about pushing your car so hard when you have a SES warning light on. You waited 4 years to find your dream car, take some time and care to get it running right before something worse goes wrong.
Nice car btw, and a great price if the issue is minor
Nice car btw, and a great price if the issue is minor
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You should maybe think twice about pushing your car so hard when you have a SES warning light on. You waited 4 years to find your dream car, take some time and care to get it running right before something worse goes wrong.
Nice car btw, and a great price if the issue is minor
Nice car btw, and a great price if the issue is minor
Code(s)
P0174 bank 2 system too lean.
P0300 random multiple misfire detected
P0300 random multiple misfire detected
I had the guy at Advanced Auto Parts check it. Then I went to AutoZone and had them re-check it. He deleted the SES light but i realized it was coming on and off at home. revving to 3k or so rpm's flashes it. and at idle it does too..
from my understanding from a local mechanic it could be one of the three things. Coil packs, Spark Plug, Spark Plug Wire. what are your guys' thoughts on this? I'll say it again. Thanks everyone for all the positive feedback I have yet to hear any bad... And thank you all of my ls1tech buddies who are trying to fix this eye sore of a SES light for me
Your more helpful than the local dealership. 
Sounds like there's a clogged injector if it's running too lean.. Could be a bunch of things, but before dropping major $$ at the mechanic run some fuel system cleaner through it and see if that helps anything. It's usually $5 or $6 at autozone and if it fixes the misfire it's a hell of a lot cheaper than what a mechanic would've charged you. ****, I would run that stuff thru there even if it ran perfectly just because it's new to you and who knows what's been in there.
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Sounds like there's a clogged injector if it's running too lean.. Could be a bunch of things, but before dropping major $$ at the mechanic run some fuel system cleaner through it and see if that helps anything. It's usually $5 or $6 at autozone and if it fixes the misfire it's a hell of a lot cheaper than what a mechanic would've charged you. ****, I would run that stuff thru there even if it ran perfectly just because it's new to you and who knows what's been in there.
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Launching!
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I figured as much lol... that's why I was thinking they changed every plug on the car but that one. It looks like he sprung for MSD spark plug wires. I have yet to take one off to see what plugs it has. I don't like touching art work :X
it can be made a little easier. take the AIR piping, take off all the coil packs, i hear if you have longtube headers it will be easier.
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Launching!
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I put Lucas in her last night along with a full tank of premium. Hopefully this fixes my mis-fire problem. The light hasn't gone off yet but in a 20 mile drive I didn't experience any misfires going up hills or anything. Only time will tell.. if this doesn't work I'll start going through the motor.