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Old Apr 1, 2017 | 02:42 PM
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Sputtering and popping on acceleration

When I was accelerating in my RS today (305 TBI) there was a hesitation and sputtering sound followed by a "pop" (possibly backfire?)

It seemed to be running really rich and stumbling at idle, with RPMs hovering around 500.

I took off the intake and I looked at the injectors. Here's a video:

Is this too much gas for idle? It seems like a lot.

Do I need an injector/IAC rebuild?
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Old Apr 1, 2017 | 02:43 PM
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Re: Sputtering and popping on acceleration

When I floor it, black smoke comes out of the exhaust but only for a second
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Old Apr 1, 2017 | 04:52 PM
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Re: Sputtering and popping on acceleration

Connect a scan tool.

What are the values for O2 sensor voltage, O2 crosscounts, coolant temp sensor, short- and long-term fuel trim, and MAP sensor?

A cylinder-balance test would be wonderful, too.
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Old Apr 2, 2017 | 12:00 PM
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Re: Sputtering and popping on acceleration

Okay I bought a code reader so I'll let you know when I get it. But just by looking at it, does there seem to be too much fuel being injected? It's dripping down the sides of the throttle body bore
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Old Apr 2, 2017 | 02:10 PM
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Re: Sputtering and popping on acceleration

Usually popping and such is caused by running too lean, timing is off, or your valves aren't seating.
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Old Apr 2, 2017 | 02:46 PM
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Re: Sputtering and popping on acceleration

Originally Posted by Ben Thomson
Okay I bought a code reader so I'll let you know when I get it.
A "code reader" does not access the data stream. They're almost worthless.

Return it and get a scan tool.
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Old Apr 2, 2017 | 07:26 PM
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Re: Sputtering and popping on acceleration

Originally Posted by Schurkey
A "code reader" does not access the data stream. They're almost worthless.

Return it and get a scan tool.
Sorry, I was being colloquial. I got the ALDL -> Serial Port cable. The one that you can use with TunerPro and WinALDL
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