In need of help
Boggin97
05-06-2004, 03:54 AM
Hey everyone, I have a 97 4x4 with a 305, my truck is lacking major power, when I floor the pedal my engine bogs down and sounds like its choking. The service engine soon light comes on once in a great while. I have had the obd ll tester hooked up to it several times, and it tells me that I have a misfire, and I have low voltage going to my o2 sensors. I have replaced rotor, cap, plugs, wires, catalytic converter, and my o2 sensors several times but I still have the same problem. If I have drivin the truck about 40+ miles and the engine warms up really good, than the truck runs almost perfect, it is very frustrating for me and I cant afford to take it to a mechanic if it is something serious, so I appreciate your input and advice you can give me.
Thanks
Thanks
Jeremy-WI
05-06-2004, 06:41 PM
try new air and fuel filters
Boggin97
05-07-2004, 02:29 AM
I've already changed my fuel filter. My air filter is a K&N and it is a little dirty but I've cleaned it numerous times since my truck has been running like this-for about a year now! I have also ran fuel injector cleaner through it. It just doesn't make sence to me how it runs fine once the engine is warmed up quite a bit. It is just getting frustrating, I know I could take it in to the shop but Im a cheap skate and rather fix it myself, so you guys are pretty much my last resort...
Boggin97
05-07-2004, 03:15 AM
I am also running straight pipe right after the cat, but have been running that since I got the truck four years ago, and havent had any problems up until a year ago.
defiant98
05-07-2004, 12:05 PM
Try and find out if it is fuel related or spark/timing
related.... have someone spray either down the TBI unit when you open the throttle and see if that wakes it up.
related.... have someone spray either down the TBI unit when you open the throttle and see if that wakes it up.
defiant98
05-07-2004, 12:07 PM
heck dont listen to me I cant even spell ether! Ha Ha Ha
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