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Forum: DFI and ECM
10-07-2020, 06:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,386
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Tunerpro csv file. Could really use some help reading it.

I hadn't had any time to work on this till now. Car got progressively worse. Serious stumbling, like it wasn't getting any fuel, then it would kick in and be mostly ok for a bit. Very hard starting....
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-07-2020, 05:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,386
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Tunerpro csv file. Could really use some help reading it.

Cleaned the throttle body and iac which were fairly dirty, then tested the car and no change. I then decided to check the fuel pressure. Key on, pressure is at about 41 psi at idle. Key off and the...
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-07-2020, 03:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,386
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Tunerpro csv file. Could really use some help reading it.

Yeah, I was just looking at it as the tps lever is controlled by the throttle so if the tps is reading high it likely means the throttle is adjusted too far one way pushing on the tps lever giving it...
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-07-2020, 03:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,386
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Tunerpro csv file. Could really use some help reading it.

Ok, got tunerpro connected again. Think I worked that issue out. Just did a quick look with the key on only. tps is sitting high at .80 but since its a non adjustable tps, I assume I'll need to...
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-07-2020, 01:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,386
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Tunerpro csv file. Could really use some help reading it.

I went out to pick up some starting spray and throttle body cleaner. Figured I'd run the logger, and of course it decided to not connect at all, so I'll need to figure out what I did wrong. It gave...
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-06-2020, 06:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,386
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Tunerpro csv file. Could really use some help reading it.

First, a side note.

When heated up, the gas tank creates pressure, but, the vacuum canister purge valve is... hissing? making noise? Its making some kind of very audible noise until I undo the gas...
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-06-2020, 05:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,386
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Tunerpro csv file. Could really use some help reading it.

No headers, just the stock manifolds. The thing is, the car is running the exact same now on the new sensor as it did on the old AC Delco sensor. It also ran, for the brief period of time that I ran...
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-06-2020, 04:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,386
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Tunerpro csv file. Could really use some help reading it.

Alright, new o2 sensor in and I got another datalog on the new tunerpro. It's an idle one as its too late on a Sunday to be driving around and worrying if it'll fail before I get home. Car runs no...
Forum: TPI
09-05-2020, 06:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 516
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Code 44, car barely stayed running.

Thank you for going over this second log. I promise the next one, once I'm back up and running, will be on the new tunerpro with the definition file you wanted. Honestly, that cable I got from Moates...
Forum: TPI
09-05-2020, 05:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 516
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Code 44, car barely stayed running.

I will check those. The sensor may have failed due to the failed FPR which was dumping fuel into the plenum. Unfortunately, it had likely been failing for a very long time before I worked out the...
Forum: TPI
09-05-2020, 04:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 516
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Code 44, car barely stayed running.

Progress. After disconnecting the sensor, the car starts and runs. Same as before the sensor failed, but it runs. Got it up to temp, but was far too worried about it dying to drive it. but it revs,...
Forum: TPI
09-05-2020, 03:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 516
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Code 44, car barely stayed running.

and here's a link directly to the adl, not in a zip this time ...hang on, links being dumb. will edit this when its fixed

ok, fixed. https://easyupload.io/6c5xju
Forum: TPI
09-05-2020, 03:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 516
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Code 44, car barely stayed running.

I think I can post the csv file, but the adl won't upload here. Lemme get the csv first.
Forum: TPI
09-05-2020, 02:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 516
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Code 44, car barely stayed running.

For what it's worth, I believe the O2 sensor is an ac delco afs20 after checking things out.
Forum: TPI
09-05-2020, 01:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 516
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Code 44, car barely stayed running.

Here's a link to both files, zipped. https://filebin.net/k6fa3enampjlvezd/logtwo.7z?t=8mnkpawi
Forum: TPI
09-05-2020, 01:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 516
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Code 44, car barely stayed running.

The log I have is for the 1st drive of the day where everything ran reasonably well enough. I wasn't running the logger for the 2nd run out as it was just going to be a quick run to the store. Lemme...
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-05-2020, 01:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,386
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Tunerpro csv file. Could really use some help reading it.

I'll do a new datalog with the new tunerpro after this next fiasco. Would a failing o2 sensor cause any of these problems? I believe mine just failed spectacularly on the way home on a 2nd trip out...
Forum: TPI
09-05-2020, 12:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 516
Posted By Elthesh

Code 44, car barely stayed running.

And now on to the next problem. After replacing the FPR, car was running reasonably enough to drive. After a couple days, today, during a short drive the car started running like absolute garbage and...
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-05-2020, 11:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,386
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Tunerpro csv file. Could really use some help reading it.

I decided to do a drive datalog before messing with anything to get a better base of data to work from. It's about 15-20 minutes of driving, idling and running the AC during idling for a bit. Once I...
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-04-2020, 11:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,386
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Tunerpro csv file. Could really use some help reading it.

Let's see what I can add. The fuel pressure regulator was replaced yesterday. It had been running on a bad regulator for a long time and I didn't know it until I disassembled the thing. the fuel pump...
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-04-2020, 11:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,386
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Tunerpro csv file. Could really use some help reading it.

I'm guessing I wouldn't be able to use that adx file unless I install the newer tunerpro and run a new datalog?
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-04-2020, 11:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,386
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Tunerpro csv file. Could really use some help reading it.

I'm using an older version of tunerpro so the log is in the adl format. I'm not sure on the broadcast code. I'm looking at the log replay and the only prom listing is for the prom id which lists it...
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-04-2020, 10:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,386
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Tunerpro csv file. Could really use some help reading it.

No, nothing at all. Complete factory although the ecm was replaced at the chevy dealership about 12 years ago.
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-04-2020, 10:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,386
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Tunerpro csv file. Could really use some help reading it.

I'm using this. Did you need the definition file as well?
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-04-2020, 10:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,386
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Tunerpro csv file. Could really use some help reading it.

Hang on... I checked my old posts and I believe this is the part number of the injectors, FMS-M-9593-C302. I can't be 100% certain, but I do believe that's the number.
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-04-2020, 09:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,386
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Tunerpro csv file. Could really use some help reading it.

Stock. I replaced the injectors some years back from the stock multecs to svo 19lb injectors.
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-04-2020, 09:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,386
Posted By Elthesh

Tunerpro csv file. Could really use some help reading it.

I'm trying to work through a list of problems with my car. I finally figured out that the fuel pressure regulator was completely shot and replaced it yesterday. Now the car runs for the most part....
Forum: TPI
09-03-2020, 07:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,877
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Massive power loss on anything other than lightly pressing pedal. (SOLVED)

Alright, lots of progress. Installed the new fuel pressure regulator. First few starts, car stalled immediately which is to be expected, but it started immediately. No more slow cranking and cranking...
Forum: TPI
09-02-2020, 04:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,877
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Massive power loss on anything other than lightly pressing pedal. (SOLVED v2.0)

Seems I was a bit premature thinking I solved the problem. I had a chance to tear into the issue today and when I took off the plenum to check the EGR, there was nice fresh fuel in the plenum. I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-30-2020, 05:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 209
Posted By Elthesh

Possible coolant fan issue.

I was driving around today and sitting in long lines at various places. The temp started climbing getting close to the red zone. I got out of the lines and drove around which got the temp back down...
Forum: TPI
04-30-2019, 10:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,877
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Massive power loss on anything other than lightly pressing pedal. (SOLVED)

That methyl stuff listed in the manual would probably destroy more things than it ever cleaned on a car, lol. No wonder they list is as a do not use item. I'd hate to see the effects of someone...
Forum: TPI
04-30-2019, 08:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,877
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Massive power loss on anything other than lightly pressing pedal. (SOLVED)

If there's anything on the blades themselves, I didn't touch those. Just sprayed the pintle on the IAC and the passage where the iac plugs in. I think for larger openings like the main air intake on...
Forum: TPI
04-30-2019, 06:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,877
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Massive power loss on anything other than lightly pressing pedal. (SOLVED)

I always try to keep posts of mine updated, especially if I fix a problem. The worst is when a post i find useful dies out with the OP never stating what, if anything, fixed the problem. For the...
Forum: TPI
04-29-2019, 08:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,877
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Massive power loss on anything other than lightly pressing pedal.

I worked out the problem, finally. The IAC was either dirty or stuck. Not sure which or both, but I pulled it out, cleaned it up with brake cleaner and sprayed some in the throttle body. No more...
Forum: TPI
09-09-2018, 09:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,877
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Massive power loss on anything other than lightly pressing pedal.

Either my meter is screwed up or I'm doing something really wrong because I can't get a reading on any injector. I checked all 8, and while the numbers jump around a bit on first contact with both...
Forum: TPI
09-09-2018, 08:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,877
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Massive power loss on anything other than lightly pressing pedal.

Ok, on a hunch, I decided to test the TPS on the car. Now, IF I am testing it correctly, red lead on the middle wire, black to metal/ground, key on, the sensor seems to be reading horribly high. I...
Forum: TPI
09-09-2018, 06:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,877
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Massive power loss on anything other than lightly pressing pedal.

I think it was changed when the fuel tank/pump/etc was replaced. I'm not 100% certain on that as I did hand the guy a bunch of parts and that may have been in there. That would be about 4-5 years ago.
Forum: TPI
09-09-2018, 06:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,877
Posted By Elthesh

Massive power loss on anything other than lightly pressing pedal. (SOLVED 2.0)

Ok, here's the problems. For quite some time now, the car has had stalling issues. If you keep the idle up a bit you can avoid stalling, around 1000 while driving, parked, at a light, whatever. Thats...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-03-2015, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 466
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Smoking under left wheel well

New hoses are a good idea, but you also need to make sure you don't have a frozen caliper. I had that happen before, Once I got the old caliper off, I wanted to see if I could force the piston back...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-18-2015, 05:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 483
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Issues with my fuel tank installation

Without looking it up, I either bought a repro set on ebay for a 67-69 firebird or one for a 70-81. Anyway, even though it was for the wrong years it still worked fine. I forget if they could use it...
Forum: History / Originality
06-17-2015, 11:37 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,635
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Original Fuel Pump owners please enter

Just want to mention that my with my original pump, this did not happen. With the oem pump that the dealer replaced it with, I DID hear serious boiling from the gas tank. However, I tossed that pump...
Forum: Cooling
06-16-2015, 07:04 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,450
Posted By Elthesh

Re: trying to make the most efficient 134 system

r134 in my system and the air comes out ice cold. It's so cold, I have to direct the air away from my hands or they freeze. I'm in an insanely humid area and its routinely in the 90s. I didn't notice...
Forum: Brakes
06-16-2015, 06:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 627
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Right Rear Caliper Moved On my 89 Iroc

If the caliper was ripped out of its mounting spot then in my opinion, something is seriously wrong back there. You need to take things apart and either get pictures for us or determine yourself...
Forum: Electronics
06-15-2015, 07:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 363
Posted By Elthesh

Is the rear defroster on its own circuit?

I'm trying to rule out an issue and was wondering if, with an aftermarket alarm installed, is there any possibility that the rear window defroster is connected to the same circuit as the horn or...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-10-2015, 02:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,163
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Ultimate Hose Clamp

Very odd that you are having problems with those. I just stuck with factory style and bought a pack of every size constant tension clamp to have them available when I need em. The company that makes...
Forum: Cooling
06-08-2015, 01:24 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,751
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Why did I pay this clown?

Just buy one of those cheapy refill hoses. Get the separate one, not the one already attached to a can. Should have a basic gauge. It'll do what you need it to do and cost like 15 bucks or less.
Forum: Cooling
06-07-2015, 01:23 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,751
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Why did I pay this clown?

Well, it works like this... If it's still r12, the new valves screw on and it doesn't matter if the old core is leaky. It's your new core that will be controlling things. If I remember correctly, the...
Forum: Cooling
06-07-2015, 10:31 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,751
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Why did I pay this clown?

You can really just buy the r134 upgrade kit at Walmart, or Advance or wherever. If your system was still on the old r12 you'll need the kit anyway, and if its been upgraded, you'll want to replace...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-07-2015, 04:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,569
Posted By Elthesh

Re: KYB Gas-a-just - Installation problem

Yeah, probably so. Just get new washers. I tend to take the quick way and would do it, but no sense in cheaping out. A new washer will give you peace of mind and not be damaged.
Forum: Cooling
06-07-2015, 03:41 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,751
Posted By Elthesh

Re: Why did I pay this clown?

Well, if the shrinkwrap was to help stop a leak, you could just try replacing the valve cores since the system is empty anyway. If you don't know already, they come out just like a tires valve core....
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