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Craft · **Posted:** Wed Nov 26, 2003 1:21 am

It's doing something to my car and I don't know what... =( Yesterday, I went out to start my car before heading out to work and when it turned, it started to act like it was gonna die... I had to give it some gas at a steady rate to keep it alive... =( They said it was around 36 degrees... This morning I went out and it started fine and seemed normal, but when I put it in gear to go, every time I step on the gas there is a slight delay... I just had the oil changed last week (using full synthetic), just had my low coolant module replaced three weeks ago and checked the coolant then, no problems there.... What do you all think it could be?? Any ideas??

JackZ28 · **Posted:** Wed Nov 26, 2003 7:24 am

Man, I wish I knew.. If you had a carburetor, I'd say it might be that, but since you don't, I am clueless..

hocheehoba · **Posted:** Wed Nov 26, 2003 7:32 am

only thing i can think of is the wrong type of gas. that happened to mine once when someone put reguler instead of super plus (super unleaded).

Craft · **Posted:** Wed Nov 26, 2003 8:41 am

I am using 93 octane gas (super unleaded).... =/

LuS1fer · **Posted:** Wed Nov 26, 2003 9:27 am

I had a few problems when my battery was dying and starting on that "only just" basis. Whenever it had trouble starting on a low battery, it seemed to phase the computer completely and I'd have a 2000rpm idle. I'd have to turn the engine off once I had some charge in there and restart it but it could still get that initial hesitation. I replaced the battery and have had no problems at all.

You could also try resettuing the PCM but if you have trouble starting, my guess is it's a similar problem to the one I had. It may be something to do with the O2 sensors when it doesn't start sending all the wrong signals to the computer. If you've got an old battery, I recommend you replace it.

sven · **Posted:** Thu Nov 27, 2003 5:27 pm

I have had that problem in the past also due to a weak battery putting out a weak charge in "the complete circuit loop"

though it was on a BMW.....

ChrisV6 · **Posted:** Thu Nov 27, 2003 11:04 pm

I second the guess with a bad battery, i had similar problems till i replaced it. A weak source let the pcm go crazy

Craft · **Posted:** Sat Nov 29, 2003 12:09 am

Cool, thanks for all the responses everybody!! I'm gonna go buy an Optima Red Top and see if that takes care of it... I'll let yal know...

SSZ28 · **Posted:** Sat Nov 29, 2003 9:29 pm

Make sure that it isn't too tall to fit under the hood. The posts may be too tall to clear. The older style one didn't fit in my SS.

KC10A · **Posted:** Sat Nov 29, 2003 10:49 pm

Could also be a little water in the gas. To get rid of it, get a bottle of rubbing alcohol and pour about half of it in the gas tank. Put the rest of it in the next time you fill up. That will get rid of the water.

Craft · **Posted:** Thu Dec 04, 2003 1:52 am

Ok, replaced the battery and no more chug chug... But, my car still doesn't want to turn over sometimes... maybe once out of 6 tries does it turn over, the other times it sounds like it wants to crank but doesn't... And for some reason, I can not get my key out of the ignition... =/ any ideas??

SSZ28 · **Posted:** Thu Dec 04, 2003 6:12 pm

As far as the key... :?:

You might want to check out the starter. If there is corrosion on the contacts, it'll require more juice to get past that. I had a car that acted like it had a dead battery, but it was the starter going out. Just make sure that all electrical connections are clean and tight. Especially the grounds.

Craft · **Posted:** Sat Dec 06, 2003 6:36 pm

Ok, the key stuck in the ignition problem is fixed... It was the security system causing the key not to come out... Everything appears to be fine around the starter, don't see any corrosion or anything, but I'm not a mechanic so I'm learning everything as I go... I was thinking about going ahead and switching out my plugs and wires... Also, possibly the fuel filter... How long is a fuel filter supposed to last??

JackZ28 · **Posted:** Sat Dec 06, 2003 7:01 pm

I don't know, but are you coming to Germany? I am just wondering..

Craft · **Posted:** Sat Dec 06, 2003 8:04 pm

Yes, I am coming to Germany... Get on the plane March 1st!! =) Trying to get everything taken care before I head over...

Garry · **Posted:** Sat Dec 06, 2003 8:17 pm

Cool ...
Looking forward to hopefully having you join us for meetings and stuff ... do you already know where you will be stationed at?

Craft · **Posted:** Sat Dec 06, 2003 8:33 pm

Yes, I will be stationed at Ramstein working for USAFE... They've been doing the unit switch-a-roo on me though... At one point I was going to one squadron, now they have diverted me to another... =/ At any rate, looking for to being over there!!

Garry · **Posted:** Sat Dec 06, 2003 8:50 pm

... and you better make sure your Z likes cold weather by the time you come over here - won't be warm before maybe June or so, and then, it'll still be a long way from the TX style temperatures :lol:

Craft · **Posted:** Sat Dec 06, 2003 9:09 pm

I'm workin on that... =P

JackZ28 · **Posted:** Sat Dec 06, 2003 11:15 pm

That's great man. We sure could use another dedicated fbody owner in this area!

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