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Lee0123567 · 04-26-2012, 10:13 PM

It happened to me again at a stop light, could it be getting to much or not enough air?

Zabo · 04-26-2012, 10:15 PM

I'd say MAF and general car hiccup on the PS. My MAF is definitely off since my idle is 1000-1200 rpm since I cleaned it/changed the filter. Used to have a happy 750-850 idle, just like all F bodies (v6 and v8 alike).

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Lee0123567 · 04-27-2012, 06:54 AM

My idle is usually around 600-700. I just put a K&N filter in it the other day so we'll see how it goes

ndtguy · 04-27-2012, 04:34 PM

Have you cleaned the MAF recently?

Lee0123567 · 04-27-2012, 07:43 PM

No? How do you do that?

demonspeed · 04-28-2012, 12:19 PM

CRC "QD Electronics Cleaner" in a red can with a picture of some connectors.

This is especially important to do occasionally when using an oiled filter.

Lee0123567 · 04-28-2012, 05:37 PM

Now it's doing something new.. What it's doing is shutting off when I'm driving. The music keeps playing, but everything else goes dead so I have to put it in neutral and start it back up. It has done this twice to me so far today. Any ideas on what it could be?

ndtguy · 04-28-2012, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee0123567

No? How do you do that?

Use electronics cleaner. Hold the maf way out in an extended hand and start the spray off to the side of the MAF and then sweep the spray across slowly. You don't need to slam it with spray, just 'mist' it.

The other trick is to spray electronics cleaner into a cup and use a q-tip, but you have to be very careful touching the wires.

demonspeed · 04-28-2012, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee0123567

Now it's doing something new.. What it's doing is shutting off when I'm driving. The music keeps playing, but everything else goes dead so I have to put it in neutral and start it back up. It has done this twice to me so far today. Any ideas on what it could be?

Maybe fuel pump? When was the last time you changed your fuel filter?

It seems like your charging system is fine if your stereo stays on. With what you described, maybe it's not getting fuel (the surging, etc.).

These suggestions are in no way to be construed as a certainty as I've not had such problems - just some place to start investigating.

Lee0123567 · 04-28-2012, 11:10 PM

I've already replaced the fuel pump and the ignition relay. I'm thinking about just going somewhere and having them run a diagnostic check on it.

Lee0123567 · 05-03-2012, 11:50 AM

Do those cheap performance chips really work? I'm thinking about getting one and i'd like some feedback
here's the one i'm looking at..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PERFORMANCE-...01084731380378

demonspeed · 05-03-2012, 01:19 PM

I do not have personal experience with them, but I've had friends use them with OBD-I vehicles. We're talking like 12 years ago here, but one friend had a Jet chip for his 88 Z24. It seemed to wake it up a little. Another friend put one on his 95 Avenger -- it didn't do a thing.

For $25, I suppose it's worth a try, but I wouldn't expect anything out of it.

10spokess · 05-03-2012, 02:46 PM

I would not buy a performance chip. They are loads of crap, get a tune from frost if you really need tuning. Did you fix your electronical issues yet?

Lee0123567 · 05-03-2012, 03:17 PM

No, i've ran several disgnostics on it but still no luck a finding the problem. It's not throwing a code either so i have no idea what it could be

04-26-2012, 10:13 PM	#57
Lee0123567 Nope! v6. Drives: 2001 SOM v6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ottawa, OH Posts: 459	It happened to me again at a stop light, could it be getting to much or not enough air? __________________ 3" Magnaflow cat-back, MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor Wires, NGK Iridium plugs, KN Air Filter, Halo Headlights, Shaved Air Lid, Chrome ZR1 Rims, SS Hood Scoop/Spoiler

04-27-2012, 06:54 AM	#59
Lee0123567 Nope! v6. Drives: 2001 SOM v6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ottawa, OH Posts: 459	My idle is usually around 600-700. I just put a K&N filter in it the other day so we'll see how it goes __________________ 3" Magnaflow cat-back, MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor Wires, NGK Iridium plugs, KN Air Filter, Halo Headlights, Shaved Air Lid, Chrome ZR1 Rims, SS Hood Scoop/Spoiler

04-27-2012, 04:34 PM	#60
ndtguy ^ Me. Things I write ~> Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vegas Posts: 325	Have you cleaned the MAF recently? __________________ ndtguy New DD: 2010 Camaro SS L99/A6 - bone stock. Gone but not forgotten... - 2001 Camaro SS m6 - SLP lid, free ram-air mod, poly sway bar bushings/end links, BMR springs and bilsteins. - 1998 Trans Am m6, forged 347, T70;alky-water injection; intercooled, 208/230 .549/.579 121LSA, Moser 12 bolt, 561rwhp/611rwtq.

04-27-2012, 07:43 PM	#61
Lee0123567 Nope! v6. Drives: 2001 SOM v6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ottawa, OH Posts: 459	No? How do you do that? __________________ 3" Magnaflow cat-back, MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor Wires, NGK Iridium plugs, KN Air Filter, Halo Headlights, Shaved Air Lid, Chrome ZR1 Rims, SS Hood Scoop/Spoiler

04-28-2012, 12:19 PM	#62
demonspeed not afraid of the wall Drives: Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,148	CRC "QD Electronics Cleaner" in a red can with a picture of some connectors. This is especially important to do occasionally when using an oiled filter. __________________ 2023 1LE 1SS BCD GCF JF5 MN6 SIA SLN UQT 10/13/22: 1100 Past Camaros: 13 1LE\|02 SS\|01 Z28\|00 SS\|91 1LE\|91 Z28\|89 IROC-Z

04-26-2012, 10:15 PM	#58
Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	I'd say MAF and general car hiccup on the PS. My MAF is definitely off since my idle is 1000-1200 rpm since I cleaned it/changed the filter. Used to have a happy 750-850 idle, just like all F bodies (v6 and v8 alike). :/

04-28-2012, 05:37 PM	#63
Lee0123567 Nope! v6. Drives: 2001 SOM v6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ottawa, OH Posts: 459	Now it's doing something new.. What it's doing is shutting off when I'm driving. The music keeps playing, but everything else goes dead so I have to put it in neutral and start it back up. It has done this twice to me so far today. Any ideas on what it could be? __________________ 3" Magnaflow cat-back, MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor Wires, NGK Iridium plugs, KN Air Filter, Halo Headlights, Shaved Air Lid, Chrome ZR1 Rims, SS Hood Scoop/Spoiler

04-28-2012, 11:10 PM	#66
Lee0123567 Nope! v6. Drives: 2001 SOM v6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ottawa, OH Posts: 459	I've already replaced the fuel pump and the ignition relay. I'm thinking about just going somewhere and having them run a diagnostic check on it. __________________ 3" Magnaflow cat-back, MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor Wires, NGK Iridium plugs, KN Air Filter, Halo Headlights, Shaved Air Lid, Chrome ZR1 Rims, SS Hood Scoop/Spoiler

05-03-2012, 11:50 AM	#67
Lee0123567 Nope! v6. Drives: 2001 SOM v6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ottawa, OH Posts: 459	Do those cheap performance chips really work? I'm thinking about getting one and i'd like some feedback here's the one i'm looking at.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/PERFORMANCE-...01084731380378 __________________ 3" Magnaflow cat-back, MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor Wires, NGK Iridium plugs, KN Air Filter, Halo Headlights, Shaved Air Lid, Chrome ZR1 Rims, SS Hood Scoop/Spoiler

05-03-2012, 01:19 PM	#68
demonspeed not afraid of the wall Drives: Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,148	I do not have personal experience with them, but I've had friends use them with OBD-I vehicles. We're talking like 12 years ago here, but one friend had a Jet chip for his 88 Z24. It seemed to wake it up a little. Another friend put one on his 95 Avenger -- it didn't do a thing. For $25, I suppose it's worth a try, but I wouldn't expect anything out of it. __________________ 2023 1LE 1SS BCD GCF JF5 MN6 SIA SLN UQT 10/13/22: 1100 Past Camaros: 13 1LE\|02 SS\|01 Z28\|00 SS\|91 1LE\|91 Z28\|89 IROC-Z

05-03-2012, 02:46 PM	#69
10spokess Wild and Cammed Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 751	I would not buy a performance chip. They are loads of crap, get a tune from frost if you really need tuning. Did you fix your electronical issues yet? __________________

05-03-2012, 03:17 PM	#70
Lee0123567 Nope! v6. Drives: 2001 SOM v6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ottawa, OH Posts: 459	No, i've ran several disgnostics on it but still no luck a finding the problem. It's not throwing a code either so i have no idea what it could be __________________ 3" Magnaflow cat-back, MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor Wires, NGK Iridium plugs, KN Air Filter, Halo Headlights, Shaved Air Lid, Chrome ZR1 Rims, SS Hood Scoop/Spoiler

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