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Forum: V6
11-20-2010, 08:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 500
Posted By racrx1271

Bird Stuttering while cruising

Car was running rough, had a 13, 23, and a 32 code. I changed out the O2 sensor. I removed the EGR and flushed it out real good. I removed the throttle body and plenom and clean them out as best I...
Forum: V6
11-04-2010, 04:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 14,531
Posted By racrx1271

Resetting ECM codes

What is the proper way to reset error codes, and what is the proper way to set timing?
Forum: V6
10-26-2010, 02:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,302
Posted By racrx1271

Re: loss of power, clogged cat eliminated and stalling

thanks for all the resposes. this is my sons car and i wish we were still using carbs, points and condesors, i can figure out all the other stuff and its frustrating. would it be difficult or...
Forum: V6
10-25-2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,302
Posted By racrx1271

Re: loss of power, clogged cat eliminated and stalling

yes the SES light is on, i dont remember the exac`t code but 1 was for the oxygen sensor, I have one but will it do anything without the cat on the car and i believe the other is for the tps
Forum: V6
10-25-2010, 07:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,302
Posted By racrx1271

loss of power, clogged cat eliminated and stalling

Had a clogged cat that caused no acceleration to the car, i cut it off and replaced it with a straight pipe. then the fuel pump went and i replaced that. i also noticed the the sensor that controls...
Forum: TPI
06-08-2010, 09:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,819
Posted By racrx1271

89 firebird wont start

Car cranks but wont start, has spark. Jumped the fuel pump and could here it hum, after jumping the pump the car will start for a second then quit. When I turn the ignition on I don't here the pump...
Forum: DFI and ECM
06-08-2010, 09:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 581
Posted By racrx1271

89 bird dead

Car cranks but wont start, has spark. Jumped the fuel pump and could here it hum, after jumping the pump the car will start for a second then quit. When I turn the ignition on I don't here the pump...
Forum: V6
06-08-2010, 09:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,764
Posted By racrx1271

89 firebird 2.8 still wont start

Car cranks but wont start, has spark. Jumped the fuel pump and could here it hum, after jumping the pump the car will start for a second then quit. When I turn the ignition on I don't here the pump...
Forum: V6
06-05-2010, 04:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 659
Posted By racrx1271

Re: 89 bird wont start

Not yet, I'm on duty tonight, I'll try that on Monday when I'm off. Thanks again for the response.
Forum: V6
06-05-2010, 11:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 659
Posted By racrx1271

Re: 89 bird wont start

Thanks for the reply, the oil pressure switch is bad (its leaking a bit), it was unpluged. I pluged it back in and thats when the car wouldn't start, it ran just before that. I unpluged it again and...
Forum: TPI
06-04-2010, 01:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 454
Posted By racrx1271

Re: 89 Bird wont start

Thanks, appreciate the response.
Forum: TPI
06-04-2010, 01:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 454
Posted By racrx1271

Re: 89 Bird wont start

Thanks for the suggestion, where is the relay located and do you know how to test it?
Forum: TPI
06-04-2010, 11:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 454
Posted By racrx1271

89 Bird wont start

Car cranks but wont start, has spark. Jumped the fuel pump and could here it hum, after jumping the pump the car will start for a second then quit. When I turn the ignition on I don't here the pump...
Forum: V6
06-04-2010, 11:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 659
Posted By racrx1271

89 bird wont start

Car cranks but wont start, has spark. Jumped the fuel pump and could here it hum, after jumping the pump the car will start for a second then quit. When I turn the ignition on I don't here the pump...
Forum: V6
03-11-2010, 04:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,079
Posted By racrx1271

Re: Trans Problem 700r4

Odometer has 72K, trans fluid is a weird color or lack of color. It seems transparent. it ran and drove fine for 2 years, no signs of slippage or any other problems, then one day this problem started.
Forum: V6
03-11-2010, 01:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,079
Posted By racrx1271

Re: Trans Problem 700r4

it's my sons car, he bought it bout a year ago, car seems like it sat for a long while. I did a full tune up for him, brakes, injector harness replaced, but the tranny was never touched, probably...
Forum: V6
03-11-2010, 12:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,079
Posted By racrx1271

Re: Trans Problem 700r4

engine tuning was good, still had a little bit of eratic idle but ran good when accelerating, smells like its running rich. The fluid level is good, but its not pink but doesn't smell burnt. The...
Forum: V6
03-10-2010, 05:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,079
Posted By racrx1271

Trans Problem 700r4

89 firebird 2.8 tranny didn't show any signs of problems, but all of a sudden when the car is put in gear it doesn't want to go anywhere, feels like it's holding back or struggling to pick up speed,...
Forum: V6
06-18-2009, 07:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,214
Posted By racrx1271

Re: 89 firebird 2.8 V6 Rough Idle

thx., I'll try unpluging the mat. If it affects the idle, I guess that means it should be replaced
Forum: V6
06-18-2009, 05:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,214
Posted By racrx1271

Re: 89 firebird 2.8 V6 Rough Idle

Im getting a 13, 23 and 32. I got a new O2 sensor that I'm gonna put in. I wondering if I should put in a new TPS too, or a Mat and it seems like the EGR is working properly. Is there a certain order...
Forum: V6
06-18-2009, 04:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,214
Posted By racrx1271

89 firebird 2.8 V6 Rough Idle

Car idles good in park or nuetral, when you put it in drive or stopped at a light in stumbles. When car is first started it dosn't seem to have a fast idle or choke, any ideas? would the TPS be...
Forum: V6
06-18-2009, 04:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,024
Posted By racrx1271

Re: Sons 89 firebird 2.8 MPFI

I didn't change out the fuel filter, car also dosn't seem to have a fast idle when first started, any ideas?
Forum: V6
06-18-2009, 08:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,024
Posted By racrx1271

Re: Sons 89 firebird 2.8 MPFI

yeah I thought heating it up would work, I'll try driving it for a bit before I use a torch, thx.
Forum: V6
06-18-2009, 08:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,024
Posted By racrx1271

Re: Sons 89 firebird 2.8 MPFI

I cant remember if i changed or checked the air filter, I'll take a look thx.
Forum: V6
06-18-2009, 08:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,024
Posted By racrx1271

Re: Sons 89 firebird 2.8 MPFI

I can't remember if I changed or checked the air box, I'll take a look. Thx.
Forum: V6
06-12-2009, 06:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,024
Posted By racrx1271

Sons 89 firebird 2.8 MPFI

I've posted once or twice before but read other posts often and have gotten some excellent information and appreciate everyone's input. My oldest son (18 YOA) talked me into buying an 89 Firebird 2.8...
Forum: V6
06-27-2008, 07:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,651
Posted By racrx1271

Re: 89 firebird-troubleshooting issues

thanks for the feedback. I found a vacuum hose disconected that seems to feed into the egr.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
06-24-2008, 06:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 670
Posted By racrx1271

Re: 89 Firebird Part Out

hows the headliner?
Forum: V6
06-24-2008, 05:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,651
Posted By racrx1271

89 firebird-troubleshooting issues

hey all, new to the site, first time posting a thread. I recently bought a 89 firebird, 2.8 v6 for my son. when we first got it the car ran pretty rough, a lot of hesitation. car leaked antifreeze...
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