j30 dies while driving !!!

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jaimster
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Joined: Tue Feb 14, 2012 11:39 pm
Car: 1995 j30

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so a while back i gave my car to my son , who is in college ,,..i rode with him over the weekend ,, he had told me car has started causing issues ,, while driving "rpm will go zero " all check engine lights will light up car dies ,,, has been doing it over few weeks now ,, DANGEROUS he can easily get hit from behind ..

here what i noticed so : car at park rpm runs around 900 at least , kind of erratic at start high rpm them setlles around 900 takes a while thought.. i tried adjusting the throtle position sensor NOT able to set it lower them 900 at parking ..so i ordered new SENSOR thinking that might help ,,

any thoughts inputs greatly appreciated

almost forgot when he brought the car over couple of weeks ago -- oil was very low and black . noticed when i drained it maybe three quarts came out if that !!


fourdrinie
Posts: 537
Joined: Thu Mar 03, 2005 8:23 am
Car: 97 J30

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how-to-read-obd2-trouble-codes-for-1995 ... 17492.html

check to see if there are any stored codes by getting a scan tool. Many auto stores will loan one, or loan one to give you a code.
Then clean the MAF, spray it clean, reinstall..
Replace spark plugs

easy stuff first.

Let us know if there are any stored codes

jaimster
Posts: 47
Joined: Tue Feb 14, 2012 11:39 pm
Car: 1995 j30

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this is an OBDI connection on this vehicle ,, places dont have the obdi scanner !!

fourdrinie
Posts: 537
Joined: Thu Mar 03, 2005 8:23 am
Car: 97 J30

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it's worth your while to buy one....
if you have a smartphone (non-iphone), you can geta bluetooth one for about $15 on ebay

fourdrinie
Posts: 537
Joined: Thu Mar 03, 2005 8:23 am
Car: 97 J30

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how-to-read-obd1-trouble-codes-for-1993 ... 17489.html
sorry, this should be what you need to do to find codes in your ecm

fourdrinie
Posts: 537
Joined: Thu Mar 03, 2005 8:23 am
Car: 97 J30

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additionally, clean the throttle bodies....might be sticking


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