Bad ecu? Runs horrible HELPPPP

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whywontmycarwork
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Joined: Tue Aug 09, 2011 5:45 pm
Car: 91 300zx na

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So i check my tps and set it to .45, i checked my cts and its reading the right resistance and the voltage going to the sensor is around 5 volts.I checked my maf sensor and its normal.My car is still running like crap, when i touch the gas pedal the throttle drops and the car starts popping and running rough. At a constant throttle it runs like its on 2 cylinders and it sounds like its about to blow up. I went to check the ecu for self diagnostics and the red led wont turn on when i set it to diagnostics mode.Do i need a new ecu? it seems like its running rich and its acting like the coolant temp sensor is bad but the readings from the sensor are normal.Where should i look next? has any body had a problem like this? all the connections are clean and free of corrosion and oxidation.I have new plugs and new injectors, and the front end of the motor is rebuilt


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NolimitZ32
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Joined: Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:07 am
Car: 91 AG2 2+0 TTMT swap/E39 BMW 540i6/E53 4.6is Dinan S3
Location: Houston, TX

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When my ECU went bad the CEL/LED wouldn't turn off ever but your symptoms could be indicative of the ECU, try to source a known good ECU and go from there.


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