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dkim1985
06-04-2011, 10:51 PM
ok, so this happened pretty randomly after work on Friday.
i started the car but it started kinda weak and the car was shaking while on idle.
decided to take it to an acquaintance of mine that knows cars a little better than i do..
he thought it was the distributor and suggested i change the cap and rotor.
wasn't much so went ahead and replaced it...didnt change anything.

when i pull the 1st and 3rd spark plug wire, the engine doesnt change.
when i pull the 2nd and 4th spark plug wire, the engine sputters like its about the stall (which i understand is the normal thing that should happen).

all spark plug wires still give spark when pulled out.
1st and 3rd are NOT wet with fuel when pulled out (like in some cases i've noticed in the forums).

i think i need to replace the fuel injectors..
what do u guys think? all 'helpful' suggestions are welcome~

dkim1985
06-05-2011, 01:14 PM
kiyap~ *BUMP*

..just looking for different opinions/suggestions here.
i'm not much of a mechanical guy so im open to all the help i can get..

Guu-sama
06-05-2011, 01:19 PM
ok, so this happened pretty randomly after work on Friday.
i started the car but it started kinda weak and the car was shaking while on idle.
decided to take it to an acquaintance of mine that knows cars a little better than i do..
he thought it was the distributor and suggested i change the cap and rotor.
wasn't much so went ahead and replaced it...didnt change anything.

when i pull the 1st and 3rd spark plug wire, the engine doesnt change.
when i pull the 2nd and 4th spark plug wire, the engine sputters like its about the stall (which i understand is the normal thing that should happen).

all spark plug wires still give spark when pulled out.
1st and 3rd are NOT wet with fuel when pulled out (like in some cases i've noticed in the forums).

i think i need to replace the fuel injectors..
what do u guys think? all 'helpful' suggestions are welcome~One or more injectors are likely stuck or not flowing properly. Find a set to borrow from a friend or flat-out replace them.

dkim1985
06-05-2011, 01:36 PM
One or more injectors are likely stuck or not flowing properly. Find a set to borrow from a friend or flat-out replace them.

i'll try that. thanks~

Prime
06-05-2011, 02:19 PM
Easier bet, test them with a multimeter. Pull the plug from the top, measure resistance. Around 11ohms is good. Anything else, definitely replace. If they all test well, check the seals. If those are good, get them cleaned.

dkim1985
06-13-2011, 10:57 AM
i bought a set of injectors and replaced the old ones..cars running smooth now~

but...now my power steering fluid is leaking...in different places~

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