So, had a HG job replaced, I'm sure some of you have seen my rants, anyway I've spent the last month trying to get the new problems that the shop caused worked out. Details of each problem are below. My latest installments:
-Oil Pressure Gauge inoperational
-Car flutters and dies sometimes on startup, idles high, and dies occasionally (I thought it was a vac leak, had vac sys inspected and it supposedly is OK, throwing a code 51 now so I'm guessing TPS issue?)
Oil Pressure Gauge: Worked flawlessly before, won't move at all (doesn't even zero). Mechanic got sick of working on fixing the gauge so he referred me to another place and told me he'd cover it. This place says they get readings from the sending unit. They said they "tested" the gauge itself and it didn't move *much*. So, they say that my gauge is faulty. Funny, it worked flawlessly before the HG job. I doubt its coincidence. So, whats the procedure for troubleshooting? I checked the TSRM, but I don't know how to actually test what it lists. Links or help would be appreciated.
Code 51: Well, I'm throwing code 51, I've reset the ECU twice and get it each time again. At times, when I start it (usually either when cold in the morning or after its been warmed and sits for about 30min and I start), the car will flutter around btwn 200~650 RPM's for 3-7sec before it dies. I can save it by holding it at about 1700RPM for 10sec~ish. It also dies at times, most often when I engage the clutch and hit the brakes, esp if I do that *right* after heavy acceleration, but it also does it randomly. Plus, it now regularly idles at 950-1300, except in front of my mechanic. So, I'm guessing a TPS mis-alignment or wiring problem. I will be checking that soon w/ a multimeter and all, but does anyone have any other ideas on the problem?
Thanks! I'm sick of all these problems, and just want my baby in perfect condition again!
-Oil Pressure Gauge inoperational
-Car flutters and dies sometimes on startup, idles high, and dies occasionally (I thought it was a vac leak, had vac sys inspected and it supposedly is OK, throwing a code 51 now so I'm guessing TPS issue?)
Oil Pressure Gauge: Worked flawlessly before, won't move at all (doesn't even zero). Mechanic got sick of working on fixing the gauge so he referred me to another place and told me he'd cover it. This place says they get readings from the sending unit. They said they "tested" the gauge itself and it didn't move *much*. So, they say that my gauge is faulty. Funny, it worked flawlessly before the HG job. I doubt its coincidence. So, whats the procedure for troubleshooting? I checked the TSRM, but I don't know how to actually test what it lists. Links or help would be appreciated.
Code 51: Well, I'm throwing code 51, I've reset the ECU twice and get it each time again. At times, when I start it (usually either when cold in the morning or after its been warmed and sits for about 30min and I start), the car will flutter around btwn 200~650 RPM's for 3-7sec before it dies. I can save it by holding it at about 1700RPM for 10sec~ish. It also dies at times, most often when I engage the clutch and hit the brakes, esp if I do that *right* after heavy acceleration, but it also does it randomly. Plus, it now regularly idles at 950-1300, except in front of my mechanic. So, I'm guessing a TPS mis-alignment or wiring problem. I will be checking that soon w/ a multimeter and all, but does anyone have any other ideas on the problem?
Thanks! I'm sick of all these problems, and just want my baby in perfect condition again!
