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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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I bought this car with some modification to it and it's running lean. The Car Came with a bigger turbo and a ECU Chip as well as a nice borla exhaust. Could it be that i need cooler plugs?
 
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 12:01 AM
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is there a specific code it is throwing.... what motor/program/turbo?

does it have a maf? is it coded for no maf? we need more info than running lean


upgraded fueling? injectors/pump?
 
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 12:17 AM
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Yup, need more info!

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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 12:28 AM
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i ment to say rich instead of lean sorry guys but the car's not kicking backm any codes. its really odd.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 12:28 AM
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the cars o2 sensor is going on it could that be a cause?
 
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 11:26 PM
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is there a specific code it is throwing.... what motor/program/turbo?

does it have a maf? is it coded for no maf? we need more info than running lean


upgraded fueling? injectors/pump?
the guy who had the car before me had brought it to a tuner i'm not sure if the car still has the OEM system
 
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 12:29 AM
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How do you know it's running rich if there are no codes?

Shotgun diagnosis: MAF
 
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 02:15 PM
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my mechanic said it was and u can smell it. also, i have a diagnostic tool that shows me my engines parameters and it shows that.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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Where would the MAF be on my car. there is a sensor in the airbox would that be it?
 
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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MAF is in the airbox.

If your car is running rich, you'll have a MIL or a code. What are your fuel trims like? What chip is it?
 
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