Okay limp mode and mechanic wrench symbol on dash !
Changed batteries new ones then someone suggested alternator replaced that new one
Nothing changed towed back home 250 km then lights went off
Ran fine day into city on highway turned off started next day went on gravel about 18 km tried going above 110 noticed lagging on accelerate then limp mode wrench again? Next day off again ? What do I do ? Scared to drive in case I have to get tow again
Idle speed rise and fallCar started but could hear idle speed rise and fall. Headlights or radio did not work any more. As soon as put in gear car would stall. That’s about as simple as I can make it so some idea will be appreciated. 🙂 1990 ford mustang gt 5.0 liter EFI. distributor type. 4 speed trans.
Sounds like an electrical issue that is most likely related to some poor connections at the battery.
After I have driven my car, the next time I start it, the temperature gauge jumps up and the car smells like something is hot. It will also rise if I am idling at red light or when the key is on, but the car is not running. After a few seconds, the gauge will start to drop and return to normal temperature. The coolant reservoir is full and I cannot find a reason for the temperature gauge to be spiking. It does not do it during the winter, when the weather is cold or the first time I start my car, only in warm weather and after I have already driven the car that day.
The plastic tubing around my battery cable also melted off. I am not sure if this is related, but it seems unusual. Any ideas what could be causing the spike in the temperature gauge and the hot smell?
HummingI’ve been having problems with my exhaust on it not being built it up correctly and rattling at first I thought it was the humming coming from the exhaust. But then I had pulsing in the brakes and now there’s a very loud hum.
I am wondering if my car goes up to 2 or 3 rpms before it shifts does that mean my transmission is going?
Loss of power, struggles to reach 25 mph. Trouble codes: p1120, po113, po403, po511. I replaced TPS sensor. Checked for vacuum leaks and seem to hear vacuum leak at egr valve. What to do?Also, when idling,is there supposed to be constant vacuum to the egr valve?
The Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) responds to the accelerator pedal movement. The TPS is a rotary potentiometer sensor that provides a signal to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) that is linearly proportional to the throttle plate/shaft position. As the TPS is rotated by the throttle shaft, the following operating conditions are determined by the PCM:
When I step on the accelerator the vehicle will be moving slowly although you expect it to move smoothly. All of a sudden it will move very fast as expected.
Sounds like the transmission fluid my be low. Check the fluid level first. If it is low, top it off and test. If it seems OK, look for a leak and repair it to avoid a repeat performance.
My truck, a 1985 Ford F150 5.8 liter V8 4-barrel Carb, has dual fuel tanks not sure that is necessary for this problem. I have changed the fuel pump fuel filters, had the fuel pickups rebuilt in the tanks and had the carburetor rebuilt. The problem is that when driving in high temps (above 90 degrees) the truck loses power intermittently, similar to running out of gas, typically starts on an incline and problem does not always appear. Any advise on what is going on would be helpful.
Sounds like the float level needs to be adjusted in the carburetor. The fact that it doesn’t seem to happen until you start on an incline is what leads me to this thought. The other thought would be vapor lock when the temp is over 90. Leave you fuel cap off once and test.
The best way to diagnose a bad carburetor is to eliminate all other possible sources of the problem. If the carburetor is suspected to be the problem, first perform all of the adjustments.. If this doesn’t correct the difficulty, then check the following. Check the ignition system to make sure that the spark plugs, breaker points, and condenser are in good condition and adjusted to the proper specifications. Examine the emission control equipment to make sure that all the vacuum lines are connected and none are blocked or clogged. Check the ignition timing adjusting. Check all the vacuum lines on the engine for loose connections, splits or breaks. Torque the carburetor and intake manifold attaching bolts to the proper specifications. If, after performing all of these checks and adjustments, the problem is still not solved, then you can safely assume that the carburetor is the source of the problem.
The float adjustment is a preliminary fuel level adjustment only. The final adjustment (Wet) must be performed after the carburetor has been installed on the engine.
With the fuel bowls and the float assemblies removed, hold the fuel bowls upside down and turn the adjusting nuts until the floats are parallel with the top of the fuel bowls.
Fig. 4: Holley 4180 float level adjustment
NOTE: The fuel pump pressure and volume must be to specifications prior to performing the following adjustments.
Outer bearing races will not come out. I’ve used two different types of slide hammer pullers. All that is left are the outer races. I started making some conservative “x” cuts with a dremmel on the race , but I am concerned about going any deeper at risk of cutting into axle housing. What else can I do. Need some advice!
In my shop what we used to do in order to get races out was to use heat. I have found that the best way to apply heat to the race is to use a wire welder. Weld a bead all the way around the inside of the race and it will pop right out.
My car wont crank. The lights and radio come on and makes a rapid clicking noise when trying to start.
Your Battery is weak. The battery is not strong enough to turn the starter over but has plenty of power for the lights and radio. The radio requires as little as 5 amps to function. The starter requires as much as 250 amps. Charging or replacing the battery will be required. If the battery is close to 4 years old or older, replace it anyway. It will save you from a repeat situation.