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by HunterRDF
Sat Feb 25, 2012 2:05 pm
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: Car runs rich
Replies: 5
Views: 1558

Re: Car runs rich

It's fixed. Replaced the ignition coils & it's running fine. No idea why it would cause car to run rich but I'm not gonna argue with it...

Hunter
by HunterRDF
Sun Feb 19, 2012 10:24 am
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: Car runs rich
Replies: 5
Views: 1558

Re: Car runs rich

Any other suggestions then? You mentioned the crank sensor, which I find no mention of in the crappy Haynes manual(which seems to have been written for people who already know what they're doing) I've got. Like I said, I ordered new coils, & I'm sure the plugs & wires are good. If it's the i...
by HunterRDF
Sat Feb 18, 2012 9:43 pm
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: Car runs rich
Replies: 5
Views: 1558

Re: Car runs rich

Barry wrote:You 100% positive that you don't have a plug wire crossed up? That can do weird things on these motors
Positive plug wires are good & not crossed. Gonna try to replace the O2 sensor tomorrow & I've got new coils coming but I'm really at a loss for what to do.

Hunter
by HunterRDF
Sat Feb 18, 2012 1:25 pm
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: Car runs rich
Replies: 5
Views: 1558

Car runs rich

Hi all... Hope you can help me with my problem. I have a 95 Z26 w/3.1L. My problem is the car runs rich. Exhaust is gray and smells like gas. The engine idles fine in park or neutral, but bogs down in gear. Engine "pops" under acceleration - sounds like mini-backfires in the engine compart...