gijoe985 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Just got my engine installed. I've got a 31, 22, and 16 showing on my engine codes. Throttle, knock, and injector #3. I'm going to check the wires on number 3 when I'm done posting. Otherwise, the car will only start if you give no throttle, dies when you give any throttle (which tells me it is lean), and then either way it only runs for a couple seconds at higher rpm (1500) and then dies. You can kinda blip the throttle and keep it alive, but not for long. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB99W Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 The throttle position sensor code is the one to concentrate on, since the other two won't stop the engine from running. If the TPS was okay before the rebuild, and you didn't "play" with it, then the trouble is likely to be connector related. I'd suggest carefully rechecking engine connector seating. Make sure they're fully engaged, and that no contacts have gotten bent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbykirb Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Check the TPS, and the MAF. Make sure the airbox is securley tightended and all the black tubes are going into the correct places, pvc, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gijoe985 Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 How many places should I be checking the TPS connection at other than the connector right by it? Maybe one of the main connectors that are behind the battery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 one of your PCV hoses is not connected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gijoe985 Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 one of your PCV hoses is not connected. I doubt it, but the logic is good. I've checked them all a few times... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 I doubt it, but the logic is good. I've checked them all a few times... You might consider replacing the PCV hose that connects to the block--I've seen one with a split that was virtually impossible to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gijoe985 Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 I'll admit that I hav oly done a jiggle test... I jiggled all hoses and they felt fine. If I could get it idling I woud try spraying around the hose... Maybe I can build pressurizing adapter like use on my turbo cars to check for leaks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gijoe985 Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 OK, just remembered a big piece of info. When I put it back together, I had the fuel lines swapped. The fuel was pumping into the return line. Could that have messed something up? The FPR? I don't know how that'd give a TPS code, but it is something to mention... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gijoe985 Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 Well... I put some gas in her, and she is running better. So I guess it could have been a bad gas issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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