I just installed a short ram system on my 99 Eclipse GS. I punched the gas while going up a hill and the car just basically lost all power. It didn't really miss, it just didn't accelerate. It just sputtered and kept me going the same speed. The check engine light started flashing and then about 10 seconds later it went off. The car then ran fine for the rest of my short trip. Does anyone know what caused this? I have heard something about the Mass Airflow Sensor but I don't know if this has anything to do with it. Thanks. Chad
#103299, "RE: Short Ram Intake Problem!" In response to Reply # 0
Pull off the intake and check to see if the wiring harness is burnt by the EGR pipe. That can to happen and grounds out the wires (ex. MAP sensor ones).
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Originally posted by DR1665 You're welcome to all the beer you can drink, but you have to go get it yourself. Don't get pissy when we point to the fridge and tell you to get it yourself.
#103300, "RE: Short Ram Intake Problem!" In response to Reply # 1
They are fine. Everything else looks to be good too. I don't know why it missed like that. Hope someone can give me the answer. Thanks for your help. Chad
#103301, "RE: Short Ram Intake Problem!" In response to Reply # 2
vaccuum lines? /shrug may have disturbed a line or somthing to/from the TB when you put the ram on. when was the last time you changed plugs and wires?
if the CEL is still on go and pull the code and maybe that will lead you to somthing.
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#103304, "RE: Short Ram Intake Problem!" In response to Reply # 4
CEL=Check Engine Light
Mike D -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Originally posted by DR1665 You're welcome to all the beer you can drink, but you have to go get it yourself. Don't get pissy when we point to the fridge and tell you to get it yourself.
#103305, "RE: Short Ram Intake Problem!" In response to Reply # 4
Originally posted by wemis I just tuned it up. The vacuum lines are good. What is the CEL?
CEL= Check engine light...
I had that happen to my 97 once, it was the TPS sensor on the TB. Keep an eye on it, see if you can also pull the code.
Either drive to the nearest auto parts store usually they have a scanner you can use, or if your a 97 do the keydance process and you will magicly have your code...
~If you don't know what the keydance is ..... S.E.A.R.C.H.
#103307, "RE: Short Ram Intake Problem!" In response to Reply # 6
Originally posted by RedLineInc07
Originally posted by wemis I just tuned it up. The vacuum lines are good. What is the CEL?
CEL= Check engine light... I had that happen to my 97 once, it was the TPS sensor on the TB. Keep an eye on it, see if you can also pull the code. Either drive to the nearest auto parts store usually they have a scanner you can use, or if your a 97 do the keydance process and you will magicly have your code... ~If you don't know what the keydance is ..... S.E.A.R.C.H.
He said in his first post that he has a 99 so the keydance won't work.
Mike D -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Originally posted by DR1665 You're welcome to all the beer you can drink, but you have to go get it yourself. Don't get pissy when we point to the fridge and tell you to get it yourself.
#103308, "RE: Short Ram Intake Problem!" In response to Reply # 8
Originally posted by totaleclipse_05
Originally posted by RedLineInc07
Originally posted by wemis I just tuned it up. The vacuum lines are good. What is the CEL?
CEL= Check engine light... I had that happen to my 97 once, it was the TPS sensor on the TB. Keep an eye on it, see if you can also pull the code. Either drive to the nearest auto parts store usually they have a scanner you can use, or if your a 97 do the keydance process and you will magicly have your code... ~If you don't know what the keydance is ..... S.E.A.R.C.H.
He said in his first post that he has a 99 so the keydance won't work.
#103311, "RE: Short Ram Intake Problem!" In response to Reply # 9
It could be one of a multitude of things. But if the car is running fine now and the cel went away, it could be just that the ECU adjusted to the new influx of air.
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#103313, "RE: Short Ram Intake Problem!" In response to Reply # 10
Originally posted by bullettdsm It could be one of a multitude of things. But if the car is running fine now and the cel went away, it could be just that the ECU adjusted to the new influx of air.
#103350, "RE: Short Ram Intake Problem!" In response to Reply # 10 Mar-06-07 08:58 AM by talon749
Originally posted by bullettdsm It could be one of a multitude of things. But if the car is running fine now and the cel went away, it could be just that the ECU adjusted to the new influx of air.
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How steep was the hill? AKA what was the rate of elevation change?
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