FW: [Shotimes] help with codes, please!

[Robert Bruce]

I already replaced the vacuum hoses.  The MAF connector feels nice and firm.

For some reason, I really have a feeling that it's the cats.  Just a gut feeling from the way the car acts.  It idles nice and even.
Once warmed up, throttle acts normally while not in gear, but any load (reverse or forward gears) makes it act like the timing is
way off (lots of stumbling, sputtering and lack of power).  

I could really use a second set of eyes looking at this one.

Bob Bruce
92 w/ a mod or two 
95 mtx 100% bone stock
 


-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of clubairth@bellsouth.net
Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 7:11 PM
To: Robert Bruce; shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] help with codes, please!

Robert:
 Unplug the MAF and see if anything changes. Might just be the MAF 
connector. Ford had a recall for some of these connectors. Build internal 
corrosion and cause high resistance. New ones are available from Ford.
Vacuum leaks can cause a super lean condition. Check the vacuum hoses 
carefully. It's a very old and high mileage car. The rubber will be very 
hard and brittle.
 I think your cylinder balance test is off because of the other problems.
Finally check the fuel pressure. Is the pump loud?
.
.



> 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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