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Old Sep 6, 2001 | 05:01 AM
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Ichanged wires, rotor,cap,and had the plugs done. This morning I did't have to touch the gas at all to drive my daughter to work. The rpm's are 12-15... and my speedometer isn't working. Wierd part is the car sounds better, runs better, and the lights even seem brighter---it just runs away!
I figureI must have disconnected something by accident changing the wires. Please help. OH, the service engine light is on also.
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Old Sep 6, 2001 | 12:19 PM
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Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 5.0 TPI
Transmission: TH700-R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Oops, didn't see the double post.

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Old Sep 6, 2001 | 12:23 PM
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I have a 90 camaro rs fuel injection and a tiny 6cyl.
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Old Sep 6, 2001 | 04:12 PM
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look for something you may have disconnected, unplug the batttery to let the ecm reset it's self and try driving over 40. if it worked before you did the repairs it must be related to something you had done.

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Old Sep 6, 2001 | 04:25 PM
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well if the check engine light is on then you should probably decode it, cause that should give us a definate answer, but check around the distributor and make sure the two connects are fully connected, does the TACH work?

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Old Sep 6, 2001 | 04:50 PM
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Thank you so much. I think you are right, something was loose and I just fixed it -by accident--
This was a real mess but I sure learned alot more about how my car works and that's a good feeling!
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