SnakeyesTx
11-15-2007, 05:29 PM
Okay, so the IAC was replaced since it was belching oil out of the end that the hose that goes up to the intake elbow connects to, same problem as I had stated previously in the last two threads for those that have been following. Replaced just about all the vacuum lines in, around and under the intake (precautionary for most, but one or two really were in bad shape) and still had the same problem.
Now, just to re-introduce you all to my problem which a few others have said they had; Car seems to run okay in warmer weather (over 75-80*F) but a little sluggish compared to Milkboot's 525 (same year same model). In cold weather when coming to a stop or sitting at lights, idle goes completely bonkers, ass-end of the car rocks up and down, sometimes so bad the car lurches into the guy in front of me so I usually stop about 3/4" a car-length back just so I don't hit people now, CEL comes on giving o2 sensor code (which was recently replaced along with the relay). A couple of pedal pumps and the light turns off but car remains sluggish.
One thing I keep forgetting to mention, in colder weather, the car has a LOT more power. Acceleration is really good, throttle response is really good until I come to a stop and the light comes on the first time (if I catch 3 or 4 stop lights, I get the CEL and idle thing 3 or 4 times - then sluggish feeling).
This is only in colder weather (denser, cooler air) so I'm starting to suspect the Intake Air Temperature sensor. Stealer wants 53 dollars for it and I can't have one until Monday, BMA wants 44 for it. Suprisingly enough some local parts houses want over 60 bucks for it! >:( Has anyone found one a little cheaper? Also, has anyone tried changing one out without taking off the intake? (It points straight up into the rear of the intake with the plug facing down, seems pretty cramped in there) Does it sound like I'm on the right track and has anyone solved their similar problem replacing that?
Now, just to re-introduce you all to my problem which a few others have said they had; Car seems to run okay in warmer weather (over 75-80*F) but a little sluggish compared to Milkboot's 525 (same year same model). In cold weather when coming to a stop or sitting at lights, idle goes completely bonkers, ass-end of the car rocks up and down, sometimes so bad the car lurches into the guy in front of me so I usually stop about 3/4" a car-length back just so I don't hit people now, CEL comes on giving o2 sensor code (which was recently replaced along with the relay). A couple of pedal pumps and the light turns off but car remains sluggish.
One thing I keep forgetting to mention, in colder weather, the car has a LOT more power. Acceleration is really good, throttle response is really good until I come to a stop and the light comes on the first time (if I catch 3 or 4 stop lights, I get the CEL and idle thing 3 or 4 times - then sluggish feeling).
This is only in colder weather (denser, cooler air) so I'm starting to suspect the Intake Air Temperature sensor. Stealer wants 53 dollars for it and I can't have one until Monday, BMA wants 44 for it. Suprisingly enough some local parts houses want over 60 bucks for it! >:( Has anyone found one a little cheaper? Also, has anyone tried changing one out without taking off the intake? (It points straight up into the rear of the intake with the plug facing down, seems pretty cramped in there) Does it sound like I'm on the right track and has anyone solved their similar problem replacing that?