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Do you know if the vehicle has been in any sort of collision? I had a similar problem with my acura after it was hit in the front. Ended up having to replace the control arms because they were bent but the struts could cause this issue as well.
Do you know if the vehicle has been in any sort of collision? I had a similar problem with my acura after it was hit in the front. Ended up having to replace the control arms because they were bent but the struts could cause this issue as well.
The previous wires were OE, and only a few years old. They were not corroded at all. I had to replace them with aftermarket though because I wasn’t able to get OE wires right away. So far the car runs great but exhaust still smells strong.
Makes me wonder if the OE wires have a lifetime warranty, but I would imagine that they do. I’ll call the dealership tomorrow and see if they will replace them.
The previous wires were OE, and only a few years old. They were not corroded at all. I had to replace them with aftermarket though because I wasn’t able to get OE wires right away. So far the car runs great but exhaust still smells strong.
Makes me wonder if the OE wires have a lifetime warranty, but I would imagine that they do. I’ll call the dealership tomorrow and see if they will replace them.
Put in new NGK iridium plugs, but the old plugs looked fine. In the process of doing that, the connector in the wire to cylinder #4 broke off. Replaced wires. Replaced o2 sensor with OEM. Jumped service connector and double checked timing, with the light at 0 degrees it’s set at 16 btdc. With light set at 16 degrees it’s about 1/4″ advanced from tdc (my previous 3/4″ estimate was way off). Checked resistance on ECT sensor and it was within spec and connection looked fine. Checked resistance on IAT sensor and it was within spec and connection looked fine. Checked connection to MAP sensor and reseated it. For the power test video, I disconnect the connections to the injectors while the engine is running? Going to retest emissions Monday but if anyone can help with other things to check I would really appreciate it.
Put in new NGK iridium plugs, but the old plugs looked fine. In the process of doing that, the connector in the wire to cylinder #4 broke off. Replaced wires. Replaced o2 sensor with OEM. Jumped service connector and double checked timing, with the light at 0 degrees it’s set at 16 btdc. With light set at 16 degrees it’s about 1/4″ advanced from tdc (my previous 3/4″ estimate was way off). Checked resistance on ECT sensor and it was within spec and connection looked fine. Checked resistance on IAT sensor and it was within spec and connection looked fine. Checked connection to MAP sensor and reseated it. For the power test video, I disconnect the connections to the injectors while the engine is running? Going to retest emissions Monday but if anyone can help with other things to check I would really appreciate it.
So the top video tests for spark? As an alternative can I just remove the spark plug wire for that cylinder while the engine is running? Would it also be beneficial to use a stethoscope on each injector to listen for fuel being injected into the cylinder? As I’ve explained, I extensively checked the timing, but have that specific question regarding checking tdc with the 16 degree setting.
Also…Do I need to short the ecu just to check the timing, or only to adjust it?
So the top video tests for spark? As an alternative can I just remove the spark plug wire for that cylinder while the engine is running? Would it also be beneficial to use a stethoscope on each injector to listen for fuel being injected into the cylinder? As I’ve explained, I extensively checked the timing, but have that specific question regarding checking tdc with the 16 degree setting.
Also…Do I need to short the ecu just to check the timing, or only to adjust it?