[Shotimes] help with codes, please!

[Zach Leahy]

Both this and tha mentioned crank cancer are things I was thinking of.  the
fact that you have a failing balance test makes me think crank cancer.... or
a plugged fuel filter!  Yeah!

Z


On 5/1/06, Hartberger, Jason M. AT2 (AW) <hartbejm@cvn71.navy.mil> wrote:
>
> 181 and 189 say both banks have reached their adaptive fuel rich limit.
> That would normally mean O2 sensors but those two in conjunction with
> the 159 screams MAF IMHO. The sensor probably shorted and the EEC
> defaulted to a rich mode (rich = clogged cats, lean = head gasket
> explodey, you do the math). I'm in agreement with Paul, change the MAF
> out. I also agree with Jim, though, oily plug wells suck and they happen
> all the time, that's what killed my '94 for a while. That also sucks to
> fix cos that means taking the intake and valve covers off = not real
> fun. Of course, you have to take the intake off for plug wires anyway...
>
> I would also replace both O2 sensors just as a precaution, and I would
> take a real good look at the cats to make sure they didn't get hurt by
> all that fuel. If you need a stock MAF I have one that I would be more
> than happy to send to you on Wednesday or Thursday (my ship doesn't pull
> in 'til Wednesday).
>
> Jason
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Robert Bruce
> Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 2:51 PM
> To: shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Shotimes] help with codes, please!
>
> The good.... I recent acquired a 95 mtx with 189K miles.  I has no
> leaks, has been 100% dealer serviced its entire life by the
> original owner.  Interior in like factory new too, even the driver's
> seat.  The car apparently has had a CE light for a while, so
> the previous owner just parked it rather than sort out the problem.
> Overall the car is in factory new condition.  The front license
> plate holder is still in the trunk wrapped in a plastic bag.
>
> The bad....
> 1) The heater/defroster blows only cold air.  My guess is a bad blend
> door motor.  Isn't that the most likely fault?
>
> 2) CE light - The engine has NO power.  Idles ok, but as soon as you
> touch the throttle, it lays down. Just acts like it's
> completely choked on a way too rich mixture.  On the highway, once you
> finally get up to speed, it goes, but has no throttle
> response. CE light comes and goes at random intervals throughout the
> range of speeds, idling, low loads, high loads.  I have a pile
> of known good spare parts, but would like some advice before I start
> blindly throwing parts at it.  Please help!  TIA!
>
> KOEO codes 181 and 189
> KOER codes 159 and 225
> Cylinder balance test fails #2, 3, 4 & 6
>
> Bob Bruce
> 92 w/ a mod or two
> 95 mtx 100% bone stock
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Zach Leahy
Fort Wayne, IN
2006 R1200GS - Rock Red
1992 SHO MTX - Arrest Me Red
1993 SHO MTX - Green Racecar