Engine Is Runing Bad
STINKINLINCOLN
04-17-2004, 11:20 PM
I NEED HELP WITH MY 93 LINCOLN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING REALY BAD AND I DONT KNOW WHY I JUST BOUGHT A BRAND NEW ENGINE (3.8L)
REPLACED ALL THE PLUGS AND WIRES AND DONT KNOW WHY THE CAR RUNS SO BAD. :mad: PLEASE IF ANYONE CAN HELP PLEASE LET ME KNOW
THANKS
REPLACED ALL THE PLUGS AND WIRES AND DONT KNOW WHY THE CAR RUNS SO BAD. :mad: PLEASE IF ANYONE CAN HELP PLEASE LET ME KNOW
THANKS
Towncar
04-18-2004, 12:49 PM
Are you getting any "check-engine" or other warnings?
STINKINLINCOLN
04-18-2004, 04:22 PM
Yea I Have Check Engine Light That Has Came On Ever Since The New Engine Was Put In
Towncar
04-18-2004, 04:45 PM
My 1st thought is something not connected properly...
I'd start with the OBD-I codes, with any luck that'll tell you exactly what's going on.
Get yourself a cheapie code reader (OBD-I) from WalMart, AutoZone, or the likes.
Code definitions are all over the net, and a reference guide comes with the code reader too.
A reader will cost anywhere from $15 to $35 for a cheapie.. you'll not need to spend $200 for a great reader.
I'd start with the OBD-I codes, with any luck that'll tell you exactly what's going on.
Get yourself a cheapie code reader (OBD-I) from WalMart, AutoZone, or the likes.
Code definitions are all over the net, and a reference guide comes with the code reader too.
A reader will cost anywhere from $15 to $35 for a cheapie.. you'll not need to spend $200 for a great reader.
STINKINLINCOLN
04-18-2004, 04:48 PM
Could It Be Somthing To Do With The Computer ?
Towncar
04-18-2004, 05:00 PM
Could It Be Somthing To Do With The Computer ?
Absolutely especially if something's not connected correctly, and/or malfunctioning.
If a sensor is throwing a "check engine" code, and the computer is trying to compensate for the bad data from the sensor, it'll run bad.
One more thing to consider.. every time the computer is taken offline it must re-learn normal running adjustments. This includes fuel mixture, and many other settings. It normally takes 50-75 miles of normal driving for the computer to fully learn it's normal functions for the environment.
Check with these guys too (http://www.lincolnsonline.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum&f=24)
Absolutely especially if something's not connected correctly, and/or malfunctioning.
If a sensor is throwing a "check engine" code, and the computer is trying to compensate for the bad data from the sensor, it'll run bad.
One more thing to consider.. every time the computer is taken offline it must re-learn normal running adjustments. This includes fuel mixture, and many other settings. It normally takes 50-75 miles of normal driving for the computer to fully learn it's normal functions for the environment.
Check with these guys too (http://www.lincolnsonline.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum&f=24)
STINKINLINCOLN
04-18-2004, 06:06 PM
I Have Drove The Car For About Three Weeks Went About 100 Miles Still The Same Thing I Starting To Think That It Mite Be The Timing Do You Know How To Set It I Think That It Was Done Wrong
Thanks For You Help
Thanks For You Help
Towncar
04-18-2004, 10:23 PM
Mite Be The Timing Do You Know How To Set It I Think That It Was Done Wrong
No I don't have the spec's for the 3.6L. Mines a 4.6 and that's all I have, I doubt that would do you any good.
You might try the other board link I posted earlier for the timing spec.
No I don't have the spec's for the 3.6L. Mines a 4.6 and that's all I have, I doubt that would do you any good.
You might try the other board link I posted earlier for the timing spec.
STINKINLINCOLN
04-19-2004, 07:34 PM
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE HELP IM GOING TO GO OUT AND BUY A CHEAP CODE READER NOW I WAS TRYING NOT TO DO THAT TO SAVE SOME :2cents: :2cents: :2cents: BUT OH WELL
THANKS ... :naughty:
THANKS ... :naughty:
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