throwing codes and car won't start most of the time...
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throwing codes and car won't start most of the time...
Alright, my car has been sitting for about a week now because the IAC valve sensor became disconnected so I had to solder the wires back today (when I unplugged it, the car would immediately die. is this normal?). Anyway, I finally got my car running after using some starter fluid and took it for a test drive. Well, now when I'm driving I throw a CEL code 6 (Engine Coolant Temp sensor) and the car seems to run funny, although that could be my imagination. And when I shut my car off after getting it running, now it won't start up again. It just cranks like it wants to start up but won't. Please help.
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It's not uncommon for the engine to stall out when the IACV is disconnected. As far as the engine coolant temperature sensor goes, it could be deteriorated. Also there could be a problem with the thermostat, cooling system or ECU instead.
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It could be a lot of things.
Fuel Pressure
Compression
Starting system
Ignition system (which you checked for spark)
PGM-FI relay
Battery
ECU
Do you know anyone who could loan you a spare OBDI GSR ECU? Substituting
a known good ECU would help eliminate it as a possible cause.
Fuel Pressure
Compression
Starting system
Ignition system (which you checked for spark)
PGM-FI relay
Battery
ECU
Do you know anyone who could loan you a spare OBDI GSR ECU? Substituting
a known good ECU would help eliminate it as a possible cause.
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i just went out there and the car started up but it was running really rough. could miswiring the IACV be causing all this? i know one of the wires goes to the PGM-FI relay and the other one goes to the ECU. Maybe the two wires are mixed up? Thanks...
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I have another "stock" (supposedly) ECU that I got off ebay a while back. I guess I could swap that in and see what happens. I just wish it weren't snowing right now. Definitely doesn't make things any easier...
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Triple check your wiring.
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Originally Posted by dubcac
Triple check your wiring.