Br8kthechains Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 hey everyone! just having an issue with my 94 loyale. I recently replaced the distributor cap and I will be installing new spark plugs and wires, however when driving, my car will have a very unsteady idle or even drop so low that it will die altogether. i have to feather the gas just to keep it running while its on the road and if i dont it will stall out and ill have to start it up again. I have sprayed around the lines for vacuum leaks and i have done research on wether its the fuel injector or maybe one of the sensors or the solenoid is stuck open. i am not sure where to go from here. I have a chiltons repair manual and have looked over what it could be, I would just like a bit more input and direction and hopes its not a big endeavor in both cost and time. thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Did this start suddenly (when you changed the cap) or did it slowly creep up on you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Br8kthechains Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 I am leaning towards that once i replaced the cap was when this problem started. I cant say this was happening before then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheebs314 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Not quite the same, but I had a Ford that did this and it was an airflow sensor problem. You might give that a shot if all else fails. My engine knowledge is slim to none, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natemanas Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Istarted experiencing this very problem (hence the reason I am on here today) after replacing my distributor cap. I also took the distributor out, and reinstalled after cleaning. I figured it might just be off by a tooth.The rotor is pointing at the number 1 position when reinstalled, but maybe someone could post up a picture of the correct position for the distributor? Nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natemanas Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I took my dist back out and moved it one tooth over so that the rotor was pointing exactly at the brake booster. boom, fixed! Try this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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