Warthog32695 Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Well i didnt know were to put this but, but i have a 94 Olds Vert and just a few days ago it started doing this When I start to accelerate the car shimmies and is sluggish. Once up to speed it seems fine. It is also an intermitant problem. somtimes when i hit then gas the Tach just starts jumping around and the engine wants to die. This morning on my way to work it didnt want to go at all and i lost all my speed on the highway was in the high speed lane costing at 20MPH before i could get it up to speed again just had to over take somone and it didnt like it. Im not sure what it exactly it is but i need help diagnosing it. at first i thought id be a Fuel pump, however it would affect the cars ideling too wouldnt it? Its my Daily Driver i need to get this fixed snice its the only car i can drive, and i drive close to 200 miles a week. Any help would be Aperacted P.S. Sorry for my Grammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_e777 Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 When is the last time shes had a good thourogh tune-up? Almost sounds like an ignition issue. If it was me I`d change the fuel filter, plugs and wires then go from there assuming you have a good oil change and filter as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warthog32695 Posted March 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 she had Good Tune-up about July, Oil change Im gonna be due in a month. im planing on checking the Fuel Filter. My thing is im pretty low on money atm so if i dont need somthing rather not do it. and from what ive looked up the Fuel pump is a Royal pain to do on these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_e777 Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Did you have new wires in july? When idling can you smell gas in the exhaust? Kind of sounds like its misfiring a little bit. One by one unhook you wires at the ignition modules and clean the contact points. Is it leaking fluids? Before the fuel pump i`d suspect a clogged filter and then issues with the injectors. Do you have to add coolant or oil on a regular basis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertISaar Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 test the TPS / MAP / MAF sensor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warthog32695 Posted March 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 No i havnt had to add Coolant or oil, I was adding coolant on a Regulair basis but that was becuase i had a broken hose. and no i didnt do the wires just the plugs. and while ideling no gas fumes when reving it tho yes i do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertISaar Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 wires are quite important.... even wires that test good can still be bad in-use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_e777 Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 I had a plug wire go bad before and made a cylinder miss and that puts out a tell tale gasoline fume out the exhaust, also made the engine run like shit. So thats why i asked there. Maybe pull off 1 by 1 the ignition modules themselves and clean them up real good. When you rev it and can smelll gasoline there is an issue with combustion and im putting my $20 on ignition or spark and not fuel delivery.(How lucky for you this time:thumbsup:, could have been LIMG) You are probably going to need new wires and a spark plug change, also seriously clean the ignition modules, there should be 3 of them with two spark plug wires a piece, label which wire connected to which module. I use rubbing alcohol and a green scrubbing pad and then a paper towel for electrical stuff. Should only take about a minute to do each, IIRC the 3.4`s module are at the front:shrug: And once more do them one by one because if you put something back in the wrong place you can fuck some stuff up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warthog32695 Posted March 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 alright ill give it a shot, Ill get the wires today. Thanks Guys ill let you know when i finsh them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomasbaker Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 (edited) Well i didnt know were to put this but, but i have a 94 Olds Vert and just a few days ago it started doing this When I start to accelerate the car shimmies and is sluggish. Once up to speed it seems fine. It is also an intermitant problem. somtimes when i hit then gas the Tach just starts jumping around and the engine wants to die. This morning on my way to work it didnt want to go at all and i lost all my speed on the highway was in the high speed lane costing at 20MPH before i could get it up to speed again car accessories just had to over take somone and it didnt like it. Im not sure what it exactly it is but i need help diagnosing it. at first i thought id be a Fuel pump, however it would affect the cars ideling too wouldnt it? Its my Daily Driver i need to get this fixed snice its the only car i can drive, and i drive close to 200 miles a week. Any help would be Aperacted P.S. Sorry for my Grammer You must post this thread in technical forums. I am not sure you will get any solution in this section Edited March 12, 2013 by Thomasbaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Powered Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runt Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 You must post this thread in technical forums. I am not sure you will get any solution in this section ??? No matter what forum it is in it will get some exposure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_e777 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I thought this WAS a technical forum. WTF have we been doing all this time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warthog32695 Posted March 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Lol i had no idea, Btw tho turned out the fuel filter was BLocked with Rust, the fuel was coming out DARK BROWN so i replaced it seems to be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_e777 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Lol i had no idea, Btw tho turned out the fuel filter was BLocked with Rust, the fuel was coming out DARK BROWN so i replaced it seems to be fine Cool man glad you fixed it. But if it was that bad you might have alot of junk in your fuel tank and that could cause problems later on, just a heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Powered Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 dam ethanol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warthog32695 Posted March 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Yes, i realize that.... Im hoping that most of it got out of the system. Havnt had a problem so far and im getting double gas milage that i was getting before. So im hoping itll be fine for now. Also i dont get the cheep stuff when i get gas. The lowest i put into the car is Octane 91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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