I just got done spending a week or so tracking down a problem (engine would cut out intermittently) only to have to bring it to a shop and get charged up the @$$ for it.

Turns out I had a bad MAF and the oxygen sensor was shot, so I had those replaced.

I'm beginning to hate computer controlled cars at this point (which is why I have a '74 Nova in the garage )

Just tonight on the way home, I was cruising down the road at a stead 40mph and looked down to see the SES light on. I wanted to shoot the friggen thing.

Get home, check codes, spits out 45.

The other day I got a random code 32 (?!?!?! The MAF is brand spanking new???) I cleared it and it hasn't returned (yet...)

Sooooooooo considering the MAF is new and the oxygen sensor is new, along with:

Wires
Cap
Rotor
Plugs (about 20,000 miles old)
Tuned TPS (.54v)

What else could be the problem? I know I need to check for fuel pressure, but shouldn't the tools (and I mean people) have noticed anything the first time I had my car in?

I almost can't wait to save up the money for the rebuild on the Nova, It seems like the older they get, the easier and better they run!!!

 

computers is the reason why i dumped my 87 305 quadra jet for my 85 with a 350 (in sig). my 87 gave me constant problems with the computer. time for a 350 swap. non cc carb and vacuum advance dist? i think so... lol. trust me they cause alot less petty problems.

 

I've got a 350 in the Nova, and it's SOOO Much easier to work on.

I think I might just completely ditch the fuel injection on the Firebird someday.


It seems the code 45 has disappeared for now, it only popped back up once for a bit on an hour drive.