Rough Running
dl117
11-04-2008, 09:43 AM
Hello, I have a 1990 regal that one day just out of the blue started running rough when it warms up, I have pulled plug wires to see if I am dropping a coil, so far to no aval.
What other ideas does anyone have to check next, I was thinking Converter overheating (creating to much back pressure) injectors, and fuel filter.
any help would be appreciated
Thanks Doug
What other ideas does anyone have to check next, I was thinking Converter overheating (creating to much back pressure) injectors, and fuel filter.
any help would be appreciated
Thanks Doug
richtazz
11-04-2008, 11:15 AM
On these cars, rough running once warmed up is caused by one of three things.
1. Ignition component heat-sinking (ICM, crank position sensor, cam position sensor if equipped, ignition coil, etc...)
2. ECM failure (it's mounted under the hood)
3. EGR valve not opening, throwing off air/fuel ratio
1. Ignition component heat-sinking (ICM, crank position sensor, cam position sensor if equipped, ignition coil, etc...)
2. ECM failure (it's mounted under the hood)
3. EGR valve not opening, throwing off air/fuel ratio
dl117
11-04-2008, 02:17 PM
Thanks, where are these located and is there a test I can perform on them.
I have had a similar condition in the past and replaced a coil, but that did not solve it so I put a ignition module in and that was it, so I have an extra good coil to use it that is it.
I just am not familiar with the ECM (and its location) and where the EGR valve is (1st time having to deal with one)
I have had a similar condition in the past and replaced a coil, but that did not solve it so I put a ignition module in and that was it, so I have an extra good coil to use it that is it.
I just am not familiar with the ECM (and its location) and where the EGR valve is (1st time having to deal with one)
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