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Forum: V6
07-18-2012, 06:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 383
Posted By Zenroth

Broken sensor?

Noticed a broken sensor or something not quite sure what it is, it's on the rear passenger block behind and below the EGR and looks like it is screwed into the block and has a single wire connector...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
09-03-2008, 02:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 867
Posted By Zenroth

Re: Misc interior parts for sale

Any update on the shifter plate?
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
08-31-2008, 01:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 867
Posted By Zenroth

Re: Misc interior parts for sale

Sounds good, I look forward to hearing back from you.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
08-29-2008, 01:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 867
Posted By Zenroth

Re: Misc interior parts for sale

I'll offer 35 dollars for the shift plate and t-handle shipped.

Let me know, thanks.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
08-09-2008, 12:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,180
Posted By Zenroth

Re: Gray Camaro Interior Parts

How much for the seats shipped to 97225?
Thanks
Forum: DFI and ECM
06-20-2008, 12:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 478
Posted By Zenroth

Re: Need help with diag

Its the stock 85 ecm, at 160 baud not sure what the number is on it. I used winALDL.

Attached is the file.
Forum: DFI and ECM
06-19-2008, 11:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 478
Posted By Zenroth

Need help with diag

Hello,

Have a 85 firebird 2.8l, multi-port fuel injected, MAF, and having some very strange showings via data logging.

Car seems to run mostly fine it does expereince the odd surging here or...
Forum: V6
06-23-2007, 11:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,074
Posted By Zenroth

Re: Knock Sensor

Okay well, I'd gladdy accept having a 3.1 vs a 2.8, but I would like to know if this is indeed the case or not. Is there any way to verify what the block is without needing to find casting numbers on...
Forum: V6
06-23-2007, 11:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,074
Posted By Zenroth

Re: Knock Sensor

Yes, I see that accept I think mine is a bit broken. However, this isn't suppose to exist on a 2.8 right? I guess I really don't know that someone hasn't swapped motors in it, though there are black...
Forum: V6
06-23-2007, 10:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,074
Posted By Zenroth

Re: Knock Sensor

What I am seeing looks pretty much identical to this image.

http://autozone.com/images/cds/gif/medium/0900823d8016375a.gif
There is also a single plug type connector that seems like it would...
Forum: V6
06-22-2007, 09:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,621
Posted By Zenroth

Re: Engine code 22? TPS, but...

What does the voltage read on the TPS if you check it with a multi-meter with the key just turned over? It should read like .54 if I recall. Possible it could need adjusted which just means changing...
Forum: V6
06-22-2007, 01:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,074
Posted By Zenroth

Re: Knock Sensor

Its in the block, far back passenger side. A bit under all the EGR junk, and very difficult to really see or reach. I really need a good book to this car, does the GM shop manual cover in detail what...
Forum: V6
06-22-2007, 10:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,074
Posted By Zenroth

Re: Knock Sensor

Thanks, i'm going to have to try an get a replacement connector, the entire plastic part of it seems to be shattared and broken half onto the sensor, half onto the connector.
Forum: V6
06-21-2007, 10:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,074
Posted By Zenroth

Knock Sensor

Hi guys, I finally got data logging working, and am seeing a constant error code of my knock sensor not working, despite the light not coming on. I've done some digging around, and it looks like I...
Forum: DFI and ECM
06-20-2007, 09:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 548
Posted By Zenroth

Re: 85 2.8l data logging

Is there by chance any guides, or information on what these different values and sensor voltages are suppose to be between? I've been searching the web and have come across some good info on INT, but...
Forum: DFI and ECM
06-20-2007, 07:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 548
Posted By Zenroth

Re: 85 2.8l data logging

Okay so I figured out the problem, it was a combination of needing the 10k resistor set, and also needing my port speed at 4800, it was failing at 2400.

I did a 15 minute drive or so, and logged...
Forum: DFI and ECM
06-20-2007, 02:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 548
Posted By Zenroth

Re: 85 2.8l data logging

Hmm, thats the same circut I built the first time, but I used solid strand wire, and could get nothing to flow across. Wonder if my wire choice, while free and sitting in the room, was a poor choice.
Forum: FAQ Board
06-20-2007, 12:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 31,731
Posted By Zenroth

Re: How To Change Fuel Filter

I think the simplist way of doing this is just to disconnect the electrical harness underneath the car that runs to the fuel pump. Turn the key over once with it connected to pressurize the system,...
Forum: DFI and ECM
06-20-2007, 11:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 548
Posted By Zenroth

Re: 85 2.8l data logging

Alright I will give that a shot tonight, and post the outcome of it.

I'm using this cable http://aldlcable.com/sc/details.asp?item=aldlobd1u I tried making about 2 of my own, and despite having...
Forum: DFI and ECM
06-20-2007, 09:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 548
Posted By Zenroth

Re: 85 2.8l data logging

I'm seeing 2's, 3's, and 4's if I recall. Everything basically scrolling across until right past IAC. I thought I tried using the 10k resistor setting on the cable as well and didn't have any luck...
Forum: DFI and ECM
06-19-2007, 11:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 548
Posted By Zenroth

85 2.8l data logging

Hi guys, just wondering if anyone has any experince trying to use winaldl or another software on a 85 2.8? It seems to capture a raw feed for me, but I can't get any sensor data/tables/etc to fill...
Forum: V6
06-18-2007, 08:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 509
Posted By Zenroth

Winaldl, and raw data only?

Hi guys, just wondering if anyone has any experince trying to use winaldl or another software on a 85 2.8?Iit seems to capture a raw feed for me, but I can't get any sensor data/tables/etc to fill in.
Forum: V6
06-06-2007, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 487
Posted By Zenroth

Re: Electrical Regulator? Power Surges?

Yeah this looks to have been the issue, I replaced the alternator yesterday and haven't seen the problem again.
Forum: V6
06-04-2007, 11:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 487
Posted By Zenroth

Re: Electrical Regulator? Power Surges?

Is there a easy way to check it with a voltmeter (Like less than 14 volts is not enough output but 16 or more, is too much) or would I be better off just taking to a parts house and having them hook...
Forum: V6
06-04-2007, 08:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 487
Posted By Zenroth

Electrical Regulator? Power Surges?

Hi guys, as driving home I encountered a odd and disappointing problem. At random times my altenator gauge would shift over to near max output, my rpms would begin to surge, check engine light would...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-31-2007, 02:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 774
Posted By Zenroth

Re: Cleahing Suspension

I will pick some of that up, and try giving it a shot since it looks like it will take awhile to replace differnt components. Now if there was just a easy way not to have to play around under the car...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-30-2007, 05:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 774
Posted By Zenroth

Re: Cleahing Suspension

Yeah, I tried spraying some cans of engine cleaner onto it, and using a car wash last night to take some of it off, but i'm not very impressed. I think your probally right, I'm just gonna need to...
Forum: V6
05-29-2007, 05:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 872
Posted By Zenroth

Re: Intake Popping

My check engine light does indeed work, i've seen it come on and stay on while trying to get ALDL data logging to work. It also is on before starting the vehicle and with the key on.

I have...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-29-2007, 12:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 312
Posted By Zenroth

Beginning the rebuild.

So, I've looked at the suspension on my 85 firebird (72k miles if it hasn’t been flipped) and what I saw was pretty bad. I'm planning on rebuilding most of it overtime, and am just looking for...
Forum: V6
05-29-2007, 09:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 872
Posted By Zenroth

Re: Intake Popping

Thats what I've been thinking as well, just been trying to avoid needing to buy that fuel pressure gauge. Oh well time to add another tool to the old collection I suppose.
Forum: V6
05-29-2007, 09:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 872
Posted By Zenroth

Re: Intake Popping

When I originally bought the car it was running utterly bad. Popping, hesitation, surging, bad shifting. After replacing all of this stuff, the car runs pretty damn good. When it is first...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-28-2007, 07:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 774
Posted By Zenroth

Re: Cleahing Suspension

Hmm, yeah thats what I was afraid of. Is there any good chemical cleaners that you or someone can recommend to help in this process?
Forum: V6
05-28-2007, 06:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 872
Posted By Zenroth

Intake Popping

Okay, so on my 2.8 its cur renting popping sometimes through the intake. I have replaced wires/cap/rotor/fuel filter/CTS, timing with EST disconnected shows to be running at 10. Any ideas on what to...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-28-2007, 06:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 774
Posted By Zenroth

Cleahing Suspension

So, I took a look at the suspension of my 85 firebird that I recently acquired, everything is caked with layers of grease, dirt, and oil. Does anyone have any good suggestions on how to go about...
Forum: V6
05-15-2007, 01:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 713
Posted By Zenroth

Re: Back Firing when engine cool

Where is the IAT located?
Forum: V6
05-07-2007, 09:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 713
Posted By Zenroth

Re: Back Firing when engine cool

So I did a bit more trouble shooting today, and with the engine cold i was getting popping/backfire and quite the bit of gas/exhaust smell. I shut off the engine, and pulled the MAF sensor connector...
Forum: V6
05-07-2007, 09:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 713
Posted By Zenroth

Re: Back Firing when engine cool

Nope, no check engine light. She starts up on turn of key and runs great, just backfires occasionally when first running, after a few minutes it completely goes away.
Forum: V6
05-07-2007, 09:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 713
Posted By Zenroth

Re: Back Firing when engine cool

Cap/Rotor/Wires/Plugs have all been replaced in the last 2 days, the only thing left is really rebuilding/replacing distributer or replacing the coil/ignition module. It just seems very odd that...
Forum: V6
05-07-2007, 12:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 713
Posted By Zenroth

Re: Back Firing when engine cool

So I'm wondering if this could be a weak coil, and it takes the car getting hot to cause all the fuel to combust properly. Thats probably a long shot, but it almost makes sense to me hotter engine,...
Forum: V6
05-06-2007, 09:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 713
Posted By Zenroth

Re: Back Firing when engine cool

Yeah I really think this is a sensor problem somewhere, I just ran the car for about 80 miles, and after it warmed up(5 minutes or so) there was no backfiring/hesitation at any rpm. Everything...
Forum: V6
05-06-2007, 08:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 713
Posted By Zenroth

Re: Back Firing when engine cool

Hmm, well it pretty much goes up to 220/230 quickly, I think it has a 180 thermostat, it only has 1 electric fan which usually kicks on pretty quickly.
Even on the highway it stays around 220,...
Forum: V6
05-06-2007, 06:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 713
Posted By Zenroth

Back Firing when engine cool

Hi guys, I seem to finally have gotten this new bird up and running almost perfectly. She idles in drive around 600 tack doesn't jump anywhere, shifts beautifully, accelerates great, hesitation is...
Forum: History / Originality
05-05-2007, 11:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 485
Posted By Zenroth

Re: 1985 Sport Coupe Differences?

Okay thanks that makes more sense. One more question what is the deal with Berlinetta?
Forum: History / Originality
05-05-2007, 10:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 485
Posted By Zenroth

1985 Sport Coupe Differences?

Hi guys, I've been searching and trying to figure this out, but coming to no real answer. What is the differnce between Firebird, and Firebird Sport Coupe? Also how do you tell what one is? Does the...
Forum: V6
04-30-2007, 11:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 598
Posted By Zenroth

Re: New car problems/Hesitation/Cooling

Thanks for the replies, I updated my profile information, I'm located in rainy Portland.

I'm glad to hear the oil pressure seems to be normal.
Yes the car is fuel injected(MPFI) and also has AC,...
Forum: V6
04-30-2007, 08:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 598
Posted By Zenroth

New car problems/Hesitation/Cooling

Greetings! I am new here, and now the new owner of a v6 85 Firebird auto, that I already love despite it being a major project, and still giving me troubles.

So the good news is the car seems to...
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