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Car power lost no ecm codes.

Old Dec 22, 2000 | 08:34 AM
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Car power lost no ecm codes.

Ok Guys,
My car 90 RS with TBI has lost bottom end power.It will not idle half the time.
I have replaced the ECM,plugs,Disturbuter,cap,rotor button,O2 sensor,fuel filter,and cleaned the IAC.
Ok what gives? It is not giving any codes. I am replacing the coil today. Any ideas?
Thanks for your help.
Larry Taylor



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90RS 305TBI\5-speed
Fastchip
Open Air Cleaner
1.5 Roller Rockers
Lakewood LCA & Panhard,10 Bolt Posi-Disk Rearend 3.42's
KYB all around
Energy Supension front end kit
36/24 Sway bars
Dual Fans
In the works-
LT-1 Cam
SSM subframe connectors
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Old Dec 22, 2000 | 11:11 AM
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How is your fuel pressure?
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Old Dec 22, 2000 | 12:35 PM
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Pull your 02 and take the car for a spin to see if it feels better. It will sound like it has a big exhaust leak, so don't be alarmed. If it feels better, your cat is plugged, and that doesn't take much with your stock 2 1/4" POS cat. Other than that, check ignition timing and if you have access to a scan tool, determine what your knock counts are. Good luck.

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Old Dec 22, 2000 | 12:40 PM
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Try a compression check next. Cheaper than swapping parts.

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Old Dec 22, 2000 | 01:41 PM
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I had a simular problem and I replaced the ignition control module in the distributor and that fixed it.
I was told it won't throw any codes if it is going bad, optimun word GOING. If the idling problem seems to get worse as the engine heats up then it is probably the module.

Good Luck!

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Old Dec 22, 2000 | 03:33 PM
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i was thinking clogged cat. compression test would tell you a lot too.

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Old Dec 22, 2000 | 04:10 PM
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Cat is Hollow guys. Changed the coil.Changed IAC with No effect. Will check gap on plugs and do a compression check.May change plug wires too. Oh well I will up date in a day or so.
Thanks guys.

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90RS 305TBI\5-speed
Fastchip
Open Air Cleaner
1.5 Roller Rockers
Lakewood LCA & Panhard,10 Bolt Posi-Disk Rearend 3.42's
KYB all around
Energy Supension front end kit
36/24 Sway bars
Dual Fans
In the works-
LT-1 Cam
SSM subframe connectors
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Old Dec 24, 2000 | 02:22 PM
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BTTT


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90RS 305TBI\5-speed
Fastchip
Open Air Cleaner
1.5 Roller Rockers
Lakewood LCA & Panhard,10 Bolt Posi-Disk Rearend 3.42's
KYB all around
Energy Supension front end kit
36/24 Sway bars
Dual Fans
In the works-
LT-1 Cam
SSM subframe connectors
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