Well I give up

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 12-04-2002, 05:27 PM

After dealing with this misfiring problem i give up and am going to take it to a mechanic. Today on the way home from school it was bucking alot and i heard about 3 distinct pops coming from the back near the hatch. These were all at about 1900 rpm in second gear accelerating. I have no clue and am just gonna let the professionals fix it so i dont do anything stupid

bigred90gt · 12-04-2002, 05:48 PM

Mine did the exact same thing. Replace the pickup coil. Or you can do as I did and replace the whole dist. A new pickup coil is about $20 at the auto parts store. If I can find the thread, I will post a link to it.

Caymon

bigred90gt · 12-04-2002, 06:07 PM

Here is the link to the thread I was talking about. Hope this helps.
Here

Caymon

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 12-04-2002, 06:12 PM

Well that doesnt sound like my car at all. It idles fine and it can still be driven but it misfires. The bucking is not violent at all just a little bit. The popping noises i heard were not very loud either. Also like your post said your revs shoot all around is not liike mine does. Thanks anyways

PKRWUD · 12-04-2002, 06:18 PM

And there are no codes?

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 12-04-2002, 06:25 PM

I dont have a code puller but the Check engine light has NEVER come on.

bigred90gt · 12-04-2002, 06:25 PM

I'm sorry this info didn't help. I would suggest replacing the pickup coil anyways. I know this isn't the most logical answer, replacing parts until you stumble across the fix, but, it's only $20 and could save you a $75 diagnositc fee plus the cost of replacing whatever the mechanic "finds". I am unsure if the autoparts can test them or not. But, its your car, and your money. The shop was my next option if the pickup coil didn't work. Just my .02. Best of luck.
Caymon

Simi Stang · 12-04-2002, 06:29 PM

I know you've probably checked this already, but when was the last time you changed your fuel filter. Many people overlook something that simple. I know mine clogged up before and wouldn't even run under 2000rpms. It was sputtering and misfiring real bad until I changed it. Amazing what some dirty gas can do!

Kamaro Killer · 12-04-2002, 07:40 PM

does this mean you don't want to borrow my extra MAF?

PKRWUD · 12-04-2002, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MidNiteBlu 5.0
I dont have a code puller but the Check engine light has NEVER come on.

So what, and it doesn't matter.

You don't need a code puller, all you need is a jumper wire, and it doesn't matter if the light never came on. I'll bet you there are codes stored.

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 12-04-2002, 10:00 PM

I totally forgot about the fuel filter. I will try the pickup coil and fuel filter tommorow. I was going to do the fuel filter a long time ago but i never got around too it. Dumb choice

Thanks for the help, hopefully this will be the problem. Im gonna look it up in the book but where is the pickup coil?

Mach 1 · 12-04-2002, 10:09 PM

Sounds like you need a new MAF meter. I have one for sale if interested.

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 12-04-2002, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mach 1
Sounds like you need a new MAF meter. I have one for sale if interested.

How much man? I am still gonna try the filter and pickup coil just in case and im sure i should replace the fuel filter anyways.

Keith I dont know if i still need it. i didnt realize how far away Costa mesa is from SD. i always thought it was closer. we shall see after tommorow.

PKRWUD · 12-05-2002, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MidNiteBlu 5.0
Keith I dont know if i still need it. i didnt realize how far away Costa mesa is from SD. i always thought it was closer. we shall see after tommorow.

????????? You guys are like 45 minutes apart.

I'm confused.

Kamaro Killer · 12-05-2002, 11:56 AM

more like, an hour and 15 minutes Chris. He lives in the same area as the guy I bought my car from. Later, Keith

12-04-2002, 05:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,555	Well I give up After dealing with this misfiring problem i give up and am going to take it to a mechanic. Today on the way home from school it was bucking alot and i heard about 3 distinct pops coming from the back near the hatch. These were all at about 1900 rpm in second gear accelerating. I have no clue and am just gonna let the professionals fix it so i dont do anything stupid __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

12-04-2002, 05:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,207	Mine did the exact same thing. Replace the pickup coil. Or you can do as I did and replace the whole dist. A new pickup coil is about $20 at the auto parts store. If I can find the thread, I will post a link to it. Caymon __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

12-04-2002, 06:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,207	Here is the link to the thread I was talking about. Hope this helps. Here Caymon __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

12-04-2002, 06:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,555	Well that doesnt sound like my car at all. It idles fine and it can still be driven but it misfires. The bucking is not violent at all just a little bit. The popping noises i heard were not very loud either. Also like your post said your revs shoot all around is not liike mine does. Thanks anyways __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

12-04-2002, 06:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	And there are no codes? __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

12-04-2002, 06:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,555	I dont have a code puller but the Check engine light has NEVER come on. __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

12-04-2002, 06:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,207	I'm sorry this info didn't help. I would suggest replacing the pickup coil anyways. I know this isn't the most logical answer, replacing parts until you stumble across the fix, but, it's only $20 and could save you a $75 diagnositc fee plus the cost of replacing whatever the mechanic "finds". I am unsure if the autoparts can test them or not. But, its your car, and your money. The shop was my next option if the pickup coil didn't work. Just my .02. Best of luck. Caymon __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

12-04-2002, 06:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
Simi Stang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Simi Valley, CA. Posts: 769	fuel filter I know you've probably checked this already, but when was the last time you changed your fuel filter. Many people overlook something that simple. I know mine clogged up before and wouldn't even run under 2000rpms. It was sputtering and misfiring real bad until I changed it. Amazing what some dirty gas can do! __________________ '90GT/ 306 w/ Edel. alum. hds. & performer manifold/ 24lb.inj./ B-303/ 1.72 rollers/ TRW frgd.pstns./ JBA hdrs./ MAC 2.5" off-road h-pipe w/ 2-chamber Flows/ Hurst short throw shftr./ Centerforce dual-friction clutch/ subframes/ reinforced torque boxes/ Crane HI-6 ignition/ Crane PS91 coil/ MSD timing retard for 150hp. NOS/ 3.73s/ Lakewood traction bars/ Auburn posi.... 1/4 mile times: on motor= 12.7 @ 108mph on nitrous= 11.6 @ 118mph

12-04-2002, 07:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kamaro Killer Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 528	So.... does this mean you don't want to borrow my extra MAF? __________________ 1993 GT 5.0-My Stang Rice Hater's Club Member 22

12-04-2002, 10:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,555	I totally forgot about the fuel filter. I will try the pickup coil and fuel filter tommorow. I was going to do the fuel filter a long time ago but i never got around too it. Dumb choice Thanks for the help, hopefully this will be the problem. Im gonna look it up in the book but where is the pickup coil? __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

12-04-2002, 10:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,864	Sounds like you need a new MAF meter. I have one for sale if interested. __________________ 2006 Nissan Titan 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

12-05-2002, 11:56 AM	#15 (permalink)
Kamaro Killer Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 528	more like, an hour and 15 minutes Chris. He lives in the same area as the guy I bought my car from. Later, Keith __________________ 1993 GT 5.0-My Stang Rice Hater's Club Member 22

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