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Lurkable
09-23-2006, 08:10 PM
My s14 is having problems with running rich/misfiring. I need to get it to a shop 45 miles away and I'd like to drive it if possible instead of paying $200-300 for a tow.

I took it for a little test drive on the freeway the other night and got the check engine light to come on for the first time in a long while. The codes I got were:

25 - IACV
34 - Knock Sensor
105 - EGRC solenoid/valve

Well, the EGR is blocked off, and I've read that I could bypass the knock sensor with a 1-megaohm resistor, but I have no idea how to deal with a faulty IACV, and I'm worried I don't have time to try fixing all these problems at once. That's why I just want to get it to a shop.

In neutral, the engine revs fine at low or half throttle, but bogs at WOT. On the street, it drives reliably but with a severe lack of power. It seems fine as long as I keep it in low RPMs.

If anyone could offer me some advice I'd really appreciate it...if anyone has had this problem and thinks I could fix it myself, or whether or not you think I could drive it to the shop or if it's too big a risk...TIA!

rim_bender
09-23-2006, 08:25 PM
you can drive it

if it runs just drive it

non eof those codes are gonna make your car drive bad, so its somthing else

pwhitersxs
09-23-2006, 09:07 PM
Having a crappy knock sensor will make your car run a crazy retard on timing, hence lack of power.

When you drive it, just baby it.

arian23
09-23-2006, 09:14 PM
I think my car is having the same problem. How much is it to fix it? Can you do it yourselff because I ususally fix my own stuff. How much isaknocksensor? A can yo clean the IAVC or do you have to replace it? And what do you have to do withthe EGR?

DJPimpFlex
09-23-2006, 09:18 PM
hey depending on where your going I might be able to tow your shit for cheep. I have a van and trailer that I tow my racecar around with and sometimes I help ppl out if they need it. PM me if you need help.

Lurkable
09-24-2006, 07:20 PM
Thanks for the offer. I'm just going to try driving it and worst case, if I can't make it I'll just have to pull over and get a tow the rest of the way.