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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-15-2012, 07:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,491
Posted By midweekwarrior

I finally replaced the starter. The car drove...

I finally replaced the starter. The car drove fine for about an hour and died on me. The car died in the same manner as before and displayed a check engine light and a battery symbol.

What is the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-02-2012, 12:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,491
Posted By midweekwarrior

Update

finally got the time to check the voltages..

my car on crank stay at 10v. I don't think we have a ground issue.

So, Im guessing i need to replace the ICM and move on from there?


The car...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-16-2012, 06:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,491
Posted By midweekwarrior

i hear a "whirring" type noise when i try to...

i hear a "whirring" type noise when i try to start the car, not the "Clicking" noise you'd usually associate with the starter being bad.

How can i check for spark from the coil and what voltage...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-16-2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,491
Posted By midweekwarrior

I have not fixed the code 13 as of yet, the...

I have not fixed the code 13 as of yet, the priority is getting the car drive-able. Being a phd student doing research and not having a car is kind of a huge problem. Walking almost 2 hours to lab...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-15-2012, 03:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,491
Posted By midweekwarrior

It starts after the car cools down (I believe)

It starts after the car cools down (I believe)
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-13-2012, 11:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,491
Posted By midweekwarrior

Okay, im going to bite now.. the alternator was...

Okay, im going to bite now.. the alternator was not it.. there is 14.1 coming from it.

The starter engages but there is no spark - and this is sporadic, sometimes it starts and others it doesn't...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-07-2012, 08:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,491
Posted By midweekwarrior

Okay, found some time to mess with it. I've...

Okay, found some time to mess with it. I've managed to find the O2 sensor - will order a new one and some tools.

Next, I decided to check what y'all said about the alternator...

So i cranked...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-06-2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,491
Posted By midweekwarrior

alright. let's tackle the O2 sensor problem.. ...

alright. let's tackle the O2 sensor problem..

the alternator is rather straight forward (replaced those before).

What, how and where is the O2 sensor? and how do you replace it?
Are there...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-06-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,491
Posted By midweekwarrior

would that battery issues cause the car to shut...

would that battery issues cause the car to shut off while driving though?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-05-2012, 11:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,491
Posted By midweekwarrior

ECM Code 13

Hey, I just pulled Code 13 from my car. Suggestions how to fix it?

Symptoms:

Car shut completely off, then would not crank for about 15mins. During that time the starter engages but no engine...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-05-2012, 11:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,890
Posted By midweekwarrior

ECM Code 13

Hey, I just pulled Code 13 from my car. Suggestions how to fix it?

Symptoms:

Car shut completely off, then would not crank for about 15mins. During that time the starter engages but no turn...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-25-2012, 11:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,627
Posted By midweekwarrior

okay, so i took to a shop.. they said i need a...

okay, so i took to a shop.. they said i need a new head gasket; i did ask them to run a compression check.

any ways to verify that (i can't do a compression check myself)

oh, and suggestions...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-21-2012, 10:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,627
Posted By midweekwarrior

okay the fans do not come on... where is that...

okay the fans do not come on... where is that fuse etc...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-18-2012, 07:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,627
Posted By midweekwarrior

Okay. The throttle body hose (driver's...

Okay.

The throttle body hose (driver's side) = very hot
The thermostat hose *passenger side) = mildly hot

This means there is circulation and the thermostat & waterpump work correctly ......
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-17-2012, 11:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,627
Posted By midweekwarrior

yes, i have bleed the system several times, using...

yes, i have bleed the system several times, using the bleeder screw on the throttle body.

and it gets to operating temp, then slowly climbs to 260, then i cut it off.

it overheated one...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-16-2012, 07:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,627
Posted By midweekwarrior

Overheating

my 92 is overheating.

I have replaced the thermostat and the waterpump.

There are no signs of leakage from the radiator or on the heads.

Suggestions please?
Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-02-2012, 05:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 917
Posted By midweekwarrior

hey, i just ordered it all, the new mirror glass...

hey, i just ordered it all, the new mirror glass doesn't have the heated symbol on it.. does it matter that my mirrors are heated?

and what is the tech tip :)
Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-02-2012, 08:10 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 455
Posted By midweekwarrior

Losing power and a weird idle ?

My car has developed a weird idle (sounds like it stutters), and when it is stopped at lights etc.. the headlamps flicker. Oh, to add, it has had the optispark replaced a year ago.

Suggestions?...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-02-2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 917
Posted By midweekwarrior

92 side mirrors

I was wondering if the side mirror glass could be replaced, and where i could find it.

..I keep finding the whole side mirror

My side mirrors are heated and powered - im not sure if that...
Forum: C3 General
05-02-2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 655
Posted By midweekwarrior

sorry, I sometime forget i own both..

sorry, I sometime forget i own both..
Forum: C3 General
04-30-2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 655
Posted By midweekwarrior

92 side mirrors

I was wondering if the side mirror glass could be replaced, and where i could find it.

..I keep finding the whole side mirror

My side mirrors are heated and powered - im not sure if that...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-07-2012, 02:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 682
Posted By midweekwarrior

the pedal isn't hard... it is squishy, with...

the pedal isn't hard...

it is squishy, with very little resistance, for the top 1/3rd or so of the travel and the resistance increases and you have a "hiss" noise. As you increase your foot...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-07-2012, 08:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,911
Posted By midweekwarrior

Okay, so imma tell my story now.... I replaced...

Okay, so imma tell my story now.... I replaced the optispark on my vette, and i forgot a socket that somehow managed to get into the area driver side between the engine bracket/chasis thing and the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-07-2012, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 682
Posted By midweekwarrior

This couldn't be caused by a bad diaphragm inside...

This couldn't be caused by a bad diaphragm inside the booster?

More information:

As far as i can tell the booster has no cracks, and no fluid leaks from the master or lines since, my master is...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-05-2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,911
Posted By midweekwarrior

did cha find the problem?

did cha find the problem?
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