#860, "Some advice and answers..." In response to In response to 6
I've had some of the same problems you were experiencing.
As far as the Map sensor wiring. Get some new 16-20 GA. wiring and redo it. I realize it's short, but I'll bet you can still get some out IF you pull out the map sensor plug (NOT the actual map sensor BUT the plug that fits into it) And examine it. On the top of it is a rubber protective screw that's flush with the top of the wiring fitament(probably yellow or purple colored). Get a small screw driver and pull it out. It's only there to keep water and other elements out. Once you do that, you should notice some more wiring from which to work. Now take your new wiring and wrap the wiring together at least 3 or 4 times. Then solder. Then wrap and solder your new wiring with the wires coming from the ECU. After that, you should be comparable to your old stock wiring.
Now, do your Fuel Mapper correctly. Strip some of your new wiring maybe an inch and WRAP 3 or 4 times the fuel mapper wires around the appropriate map sensor wires. Then solder. You should be good to go. (make sure and black tape everything afterwards and try to cover up that map sensor as much as possible to again, keep the elements out)
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Youre right about Map sensor wires costing alot.(as you would have to purchase an entire wiring harness) Your only hope to finding some new wiring would be from a salvage yard. Otherwise, you'll be SOL. I hiop you at least have the wiring left over the complete the alternative steps I laid out above.
As far as the Evap sensor problem. I have the same thing every so often. I'm guessing we have an EXTREMELY sensitive EVAP solenoid. Mine's located in the fuel tank area I think (as are all 98's...maybe some 97's as well?), so it can go off if my gas cap isn't even tight enough. I just don't know where there may be a leak. I've looked everywhere. If you come up with an answer, tell me too. If you do have a known fuel system leak (no fuel just, vapors, use something like a gas tank sealer or "Seal-All." Both of those products are fuel resistant.
Good luck!
IF you have any other questions, you can reach me at: jboltz@warpnet.net
Jason 98' Eagle Talon ESi-T Mitsu Super 16g Turbo(HRC)/Custom FMIC
