2004 Lancer Sportback Ralliart AT Build
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#1834
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I've finally found a reason to add some window deflectors to my car! What's the latest rage out there for these after (12) years of owning the car without them?
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Car's down for a few things:
1. Alternator - output, male connector contacts are eroding and are breaking off. I have it "ghetto rigged" for now, but it's dying fast.
2. Battery, Red Top - has cracked and leaking acid. Picking up tomorrow @ AutoZone (under warranty).
3. Turbo Internal WG Housing - needs replaced (again) due to poor modification (I'll take the blame for this one). Engine works, but can't push it hard...had to bail from NJMP Wednesday after second session because of boost leak from the WG.
4. O2 Sensor ("S") Pipe needs to be upgraded to SS. This can be done anytime and does not prevent the car from running.
1. Alternator - output, male connector contacts are eroding and are breaking off. I have it "ghetto rigged" for now, but it's dying fast.
2. Battery, Red Top - has cracked and leaking acid. Picking up tomorrow @ AutoZone (under warranty).
3. Turbo Internal WG Housing - needs replaced (again) due to poor modification (I'll take the blame for this one). Engine works, but can't push it hard...had to bail from NJMP Wednesday after second session because of boost leak from the WG.
4. O2 Sensor ("S") Pipe needs to be upgraded to SS. This can be done anytime and does not prevent the car from running.
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Car's down for a few things:
1. Alternator - output, male connector contacts are eroding and are breaking off. I have it "ghetto rigged" for now, but it's dying fast.
2. Battery, Red Top - has cracked and leaking acid. Picking up tomorrow @ AutoZone (under warranty).
3. Turbo Internal WG Housing - needs replaced (again) due to poor modification (I'll take the blame for this one). Engine works, but can't push it hard...had to bail from NJMP Wednesday after second session because of boost leak from the WG.
4. O2 Sensor ("S") Pipe needs to be upgraded to SS. This can be done anytime and does not prevent the car from running.
1. Alternator - output, male connector contacts are eroding and are breaking off. I have it "ghetto rigged" for now, but it's dying fast.
2. Battery, Red Top - has cracked and leaking acid. Picking up tomorrow @ AutoZone (under warranty).
3. Turbo Internal WG Housing - needs replaced (again) due to poor modification (I'll take the blame for this one). Engine works, but can't push it hard...had to bail from NJMP Wednesday after second session because of boost leak from the WG.
4. O2 Sensor ("S") Pipe needs to be upgraded to SS. This can be done anytime and does not prevent the car from running.
New alternator is in, and new battery in as well. Everything is working with no CEL's after a test drive.
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FYI: Had to swap out the ground post from the OEM unit to the remanufactured unit, for the OEM cable isn't compatible with the new units ground post. It comes off by removing a small nut and carefully prying it off its spindle with a screw driver:
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Engine is starting to die at idle, as in, completely shuts off when I take my foot off the accelerator, whether I'm pulling into a driveway or beginning to slow down at a stop light. Then, it's as if its flooded and I can't get it started. If I hold the gas pedal to the floor, it seems to help it start. I'm not throwing any codes yet.
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Engine is starting to die at idle, as in, completely shuts off when I take my foot off the accelerator, whether I'm pulling into a driveway or beginning to slow down at a stop light. Then, it's as if its flooded and I can't get it started. If I hold the gas pedal to the floor, it seems to help it start. I'm not throwing any codes yet.
Found one of the MAF wires to be partially frayed pretty close to the connector, but was able to get some solder around it...let's see if that was the culprit.
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Engine is starting to die at idle, as in, completely shuts off when I take my foot off the accelerator, whether I'm pulling into a driveway or beginning to slow down at a stop light. Then, it's as if its flooded and I can't get it started. If I hold the gas pedal to the floor, it seems to help it start. I'm not throwing any codes yet.
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I'm trouble shooting the Evap solenoid as we speak.
Last edited by truthdweller; Sep 12, 2016 at 11:38 AM.
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it should, but mine never did...it's strange that it dies like that. It's not throwing any codes eh? have you tried reflashing the ECU with your latest tune to reset it?
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have you tried reflashing the ECU with your latest tune to reset it?