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09-12-2005, 06:11 PM
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Need help...CV ain't runnin' right!
It just started here lately. I start it up & if I don't keep my foot on the gas, it dies...even after it gets warmed up.
The check engine light's on, but it seems to do that every once in a while...it goes off on its' own & pops back on at the darndest times. This time, tho, it's stayed on. I haven't taken it to AutoZone to see what the deal is. Last couple of times it was something about the catlytic convertor or something. Has anyone had a similar problem to this? I put a can of seafoam thru the pcv, but it didn't seem to help so far...just a smoke show. |
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09-12-2005, 06:45 PM
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What model year?
Sounds like the catalytic is plugged. Does it run kinda sluggish? |
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09-12-2005, 07:14 PM
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It's a 98 CVPI...it seems to run fair...don't get on it much due to the cost of fuel...hehe.
Where's the fuel filter on this puppy at, btw? Last edited by JGKC9AYC; 09-12-2005 at 08:31 PM. |
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09-13-2005, 12:03 PM
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Re: Need help...CV ain't runnin' right!
i believe the fuel filter is behind driver side rear tire... it should run close to the exhaust
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09-13-2005, 02:39 PM
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Re: Need help...CV ain't runnin' right!
Post back when you have the trouble codes read. Post the exact number, not what the person tells you is wrong.
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09-13-2005, 04:58 PM
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Re: Need help...CV ain't runnin' right!
OK...I stopped by AutoZone today on the way home to get a can of Seafoam to put in the gas tank. I also inquired about an ICR (?) but I don't think what they showed me on the computer was what I wanted ($161?).
I had them bring that handy-dandy code reader out to the car & it showed 2 codes...a PO442 & a PO420. Does this help? I think one of them has to do w/the catalyst...I think the code reader said something about not performing up to snuff or something. They also mentioned something about a loose gas cap (got a new, locking one) or some kind of charcoal cannister thing. I dunno. Any help would be appreciated. **UPDATE** I smacked the ICR some after I read an article online, but it still did the same thing this morning. On my way to work, it stalled when I pulled into the convenience store. After I got off work, it started fine, idled fine & on the way home, the check engine light went off. When I pulled into the drive, it was still idling fine. Go figger. Last edited by JGKC9AYC; 09-14-2005 at 04:52 PM. |
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