4.6 tbird

lx5091 · 09-23-2002, 11:59 AM

hey guys

my sister has a '96 tbird with the 4.6
i just talked to her on the phone, it's acting up, engine light is on and it just doesn't perform the same, little less power and not as much pickup.
she said her mechanic said that the egr comes up, but he doesn't think that's it, that something else is triggering that. any ideas?
maybe 6 months ago she had the iab replaced because it had a crack in it. don't know if that makes a difference.

i posted this in the windsor section that i frequent, but they don't really have many suggestions...

the problem is she can't really afford to start buying things at random like o2 sensors and stuff...

thanks in advance for any suggestions.

91LX2Bfast · 09-25-2002, 02:45 PM

What specific codes were pulled? Only the EGR code? If that code was pulled, its a good bet that's where the problem may be. At least it seems more sure then going on some mechanic's guess. With todays cars, the computer codes can help a lot, if not tell the whole story, so thats why I am curious as to the codes.
There isn't a whole lot of info to go on in your post, so you may need to talk to her again and find out some more info.

Check out www.tccoa.com for more help.

VicRattlehead · 09-26-2002, 01:47 AM

sounds more like a problem with the MAF, when was the last time it was cleaned???

check the tccoa.com site and in the Tech articles, under intake, there is a "how to" on cleaning the maf

09-23-2002, 11:59 AM	#1
lx5091 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 467	4.6 tbird hey guys my sister has a '96 tbird with the 4.6 i just talked to her on the phone, it's acting up, engine light is on and it just doesn't perform the same, little less power and not as much pickup. she said her mechanic said that the egr comes up, but he doesn't think that's it, that something else is triggering that. any ideas? maybe 6 months ago she had the iab replaced because it had a crack in it. don't know if that makes a difference. i posted this in the windsor section that i frequent, but they don't really have many suggestions... the problem is she can't really afford to start buying things at random like o2 sensors and stuff... thanks in advance for any suggestions. __________________ '02 Explorer XLT 4.0L --Nice Vehicle '97 Saturn SL1--Soon to be ditched for a Ford!

09-25-2002, 02:45 PM	#2
91LX2Bfast Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 694	What specific codes were pulled? Only the EGR code? If that code was pulled, its a good bet that's where the problem may be. At least it seems more sure then going on some mechanic's guess. With todays cars, the computer codes can help a lot, if not tell the whole story, so thats why I am curious as to the codes. There isn't a whole lot of info to go on in your post, so you may need to talk to her again and find out some more info. Check out www.tccoa.com for more help. __________________ '97 T-bird LX 4.6L 2V, auto SVO heads/intake, Vortech T-trim, front mounted intercooler, blower cams, Cobra crank, Manley H-beam rods, JE pistons, Aeromotive fuel system w/ 42# injectors, and much more No times yet

09-26-2002, 01:47 AM	#3
VicRattlehead Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Chicago 'burbs Posts: 16	sounds more like a problem with the MAF, when was the last time it was cleaned??? check the tccoa.com site and in the Tech articles, under intake, there is a "how to" on cleaning the maf __________________ 1966 Thunderbird Convertible 428ci 1966 Thunderbird Town Hardtop 428ci 1996 Thunderbird LX Sport 281ci Powered by a 2000 "PI" 4.6L go fast goodies: Fordchip.com reflashed EEC and chip, Modified 4R70W Trans, MarkVIII/Mustang Torque Converter, March pullies, 9mm FRPP wires, -2 Degree colder 12C plugs, 90mm MAF and Compucar Nitrous 125hp jets. My Website My E-Mail Member of these car clubs: MidwestFords, Chicagoland Thunderbirds, TCCoA, VTCI. 9/11 United We Stand Let's Roll!!! Last edited by VicRattlehead; 09-26-2002 at 01:56 AM..

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