[V8] 91 v8 cutting out @ 1800

allanvega at adelphia.net allanvega at adelphia.net
Fri Sep 10 16:34:37 EDT 2004


Try swaping the speed sensor and referanc sensor plugs (the may have mixed them up when changing them out. Allan
> 
> From: GLBPRO <glbpro at centurytel.net>
> Date: 2004/09/10 Fri AM 10:02:09 EDT
> To: v8 at audifans.com
> Subject: [V8] 91 v8 cutting out @ 1800
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> My v8 is still having problems - the dealer has not even solved it in 
> the last 3 months.
> 
> It started after the replacementof the engine speed and positions 
> sensors (would not even start). Then on the 20 mile trip  home the car 
> started getting slugish and cuttting out. 1800 rmp was about max (try 
> staying at 65 with that). The place that replaced the sensors indicated 
> a lot of emi and the caps, wires, and rotors should be replaced (done ) 
> still the same problem. It seems to do it when it warms up more so. It's 
> almost like it lost fuel. the dealers checked the pump and did a volume 
> check. the fuel filter has been replaced. the exhaust has been dropped 
> and checked for blockage. The injectors have been cleaned. the deals 
> can't seem to get any codes from the computer also.
> 
> Any ideas? I want my car back with out the price of buying another. (my 
> wife would kill me - I still have a 5ktq to sell).
> 
> Thanks for any help/ideas.
> Greg
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