1995 jimmy misfiring and gas buring real rich
JIMMYGUY74
02-21-2011, 12:30 PM
Hello, i have a 1995 jimmy slt 4x4, the truck is running really rough and gas burning real rich.(only getting 200 miles out of tank of gas) i just purchased the truck about 1 month ago. when got truck the check engine light was on, but ran pretty desent. well i took to AZ and had them scan for codes.it came back saying bad 02 sensor and random misfiring. also had to replace the cam shaft sensor. i replaced the o2 sensor and installed new plugs, wires, cap, rotor, and new MAF. the 02 code went away but the misfriing codes is still there. ( code p0300). i had the coil and the ignition module checked and tested fine. i rechecked the gap on plugs to verify set @ .045 and they are. Last week light went away for 4 days , but now is back on. the truck has ran rough and rich every since replaced all parts. Can anyone please tell me what i need to replace to fix the problem. Thanks for any help !! Mike
inafogg
02-21-2011, 01:12 PM
how many miles??pull the spark plugs & see if any are wet(not firing)
run a compreesion test.
run a compreesion test.
blazee
02-21-2011, 01:46 PM
Given the history of the CPI engines, I'd lean toward fuel leakage in the plenum either from the regulator and/or the fuel lines aka "Nut Kit". A fuel pressure leak down test is a good place to start. If you don't have a fuel pressure tester you can do a visual inspection by removing the vortec cover and IMTV (easiest, less invasive) , or pulling the upper plenum (much better view) and looking for washing. Washing is recognized as golden spots that are very clean as a result of the leaking fuel washing away carbon deposits from the plenum which should otherwise be black.
Fuel leakage in the plenum can cause a strong fuel smell, misfires, plug the EGR with carbon chunks, hard starts, stalling, and even engine damage due to the excess fuel leaking into the engine oil.
Fuel leakage in the plenum can cause a strong fuel smell, misfires, plug the EGR with carbon chunks, hard starts, stalling, and even engine damage due to the excess fuel leaking into the engine oil.
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