back with a problem

[grease monkey girl]

ok, here's the sitch. I was sitting in traffic for 3 hours on Friday (gotta love LA) and after a few hours of sitting there, I tried to speed up - 1st gear, totally cool, 2nd gear totally bogged down and jerked hi rpm -lo rpm - hi - low. Then it was ok. So this morning (after letting it sit for the weekend) and the ride was very jerky and it would not accelerate, I lost all speed going up an incline and if I put the pedal to the floor, it wouodn't move. The SES light did not come on, I checked the codes, it is not flashing any. Fluids are good. The alternator belt is cracked, but I wouldn't think that was the problem (though I do plan on replacing that immediately). So what's the opinion?

[89IROC&RS]

check your tranny fluid, for both level and color/smell. other than that, it might take a road test with a tech I plugged in to watch the sensor data and look for something out of the ordinary.

[ct91rs]

Are you one of those valley girl types? I caught "totally" a few times. Nothing personal

I'd start with checking the fuel pressure, maybe a clogged filter/failing pump. If that's ok, then rule out a plugged cat, bad ignition module...

[89IROC&RS]

i dont know if id call grease a vally girl.........

[grease monkey girl]

Originally Posted by 89IROC&RS

i dont know if id call grease a vally girl.........

thanks for backing me up on that..... I am absolutely not a valley girl although I did say totally twice within the period of six words

I am going to be checking everything today. My brother said it might be fuel also. I REALLY hope it's not the pump, I absolutely don't have the $$ or the means to fix it myself thanks guys

[Morley]

Originally Posted by grease monkey girl

I am going to be checking everything today. My brother said it might be fuel also. I REALLY hope it's not the pump, I absolutely don't have the $$ or the means to fix it myself thanks guys

Check the trans fluid mentioned above (doubtful it would cause bucking). Then check the fuel pressure. Not just at idle (if idle looks good), tape the FP gauge to the windshield so you can see it as you drive. If it takes a nose dive while driving you cn start by replacing the filter and see if that fixes it...if not and idle pressure was no good. Get some clamps to pinch off the fuel hoses (vice grips with the jaws wrapped in tape will do). Pinch off the return line and turn the key on and watch the pressure...is it good? If not you have a bad pump.
No special tools are needed to change the pump, just a day, a friend/helper, jack & stands. The pumps cost less than $50 at most parts stores.

[grease monkey girl]

now is the fp gauge already in the car, or do I have to purchase that? I know, it sounds like a dumb question, but I am learning as I go

[ct91rs]

Originally Posted by grease monkey girl

now is the fp gauge already in the car, or do I have to purchase that? I know, it sounds like a dumb question, but I am learning as I go

hey grease. i was just funnin' with you.

Unless someone installed an aftermarket f/p gauge, you won't have one in your car. You'll need to borrow or buy one. Keep in mind that the type of f/p test gauge you get will depend on whether you car has TBI or TPI, the connections are different.

[Morley]

You want a gauge with a hose long enough that you can tape the gauge to the windshield so you can observe it while driving.

And if you need a step by step on pump replacement can do that too...I've done several of the in tank pumps.

[Rally Sport]

Sounds like your throttle position sensor, thats what my problem was, car got kinda hot to the point that the fans came on, tried to step on the gas and the Maro would move slowly up.. very ghey..

About RPMs ICM, yes thats my solution to everything that has to do with RPMs and im sticking to it, also STP.

[grease monkey girl]

Originally Posted by Rally Sport 92

Sounds like your throttle position sensor, thats what my problem was, car got kinda hot to the point that the fans came on, tried to step on the gas and the Maro would move slowly up.. very ghey..

About RPMs ICM, yes thats my solution to everything that has to do with RPMs and im sticking to it, also STP.

would the throttle position sensor come up in the codes? I just replaced the ICM about a year ago, so I don't think it's that....
I replaced the fuel filter last night, and, although it was clogged, it was not the problem. I checked the tranny fluid, clear and full. I didn't get a chance to check the spark plugs because it got dark, so I still have to do that, but I really don't think that's the problem either.

[Morley]

Originally Posted by grease monkey girl

would the throttle position sensor come up in the codes?

Not always.

[grease monkey girl]

Originally Posted by Morley

Not always.

so is there a way for me to check it before replacing it, or do I just replace it and see if that was the problem?
One other thing - my oil pressure is low even though the oil is full.

[ct91rs]

Originally Posted by grease monkey girl

so is there a way for me to check it before replacing it, or do I just replace it and see if that was the problem?
One other thing - my oil pressure is low even though the oil is full.

advance auto, autozone can test it, but you have to take it off.

[Rally Sport]

The TPS if I remember correctly didnt cost alot..I think around 15 bucks or so.. but hey do put some good STP in your car if you havent lately like RX7 or something like that which I heard is really good, I might be wrong but doesnt hurt because my bro's Lancer started jerking around a bit when we were in Vegas because of all the gas we have been putting in and different formulas because of elevation.