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  1. cougar_68

    Backfire through exhaust under load...

    I really did it now. My computer is under the dash of my car. I had to move the computer so I could get to the terminals (to jump terminal 30 tricking it to think it is in neutral, even though it is in neutral, stupid POS). When doing so, a wire under the dash sparked. Don't ask me what...
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    Backfire through exhaust under load...

    Re-did the TPS as mentioned above (TPS voltage was 4.99V and got the TPS sensor set to .9XX. Reset computer. Will take for a drive tomorrow night. If that doesn't fix it (I have no faith that it will). I will try to get at the computer and jump 30 like mentioned and do the Key on engine...
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    Backfire through exhaust under load...

    Test Drive #2 (Fail): Took it out again, IAC unplugged from harness from the very beginning. Still drove like POS. Next? :mad:
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    Backfire through exhaust under load...

    Thanks for the reply! I do need to get more experience with my multimeter. It is a great tool to have for both home and car. In the meantime...I tried something else to see if it would make a difference or not. I took off in my car. Of course it was running like crap, so I pulled over...
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    Backfire through exhaust under load...

    Checked spark plug wire resistance. Most of them were about .5XX, a couple were .8XX & .9XX, but the 2 and 6 cylinder were both in the 1.5XX range and the coil to distributer wire was about 1.1XX. Does this seam ok. Still fairly low resistance, but 2 of them were way out of range of the...
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    96-98 Cobra Motor...

    I'm not stuck on the model or year. That's just what I found in my price range. I like the Mach 1's a lot too. Would get one if I could find one for about the same price with decent mileage. Your example was pretty good. I'm also looking for the best possible resale as this is a stair step...
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    96-98 Cobra Motor...

    Was thinking of getting a 96-98 Cobra. Are there any issues with these that I need to look for or would it be better to stear clear of this model? There are some around my area with 30-40K miles for $9-10K. Thanks!
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    Need Ideas 4 for a Tribute to my Grandma

    My grandpa was in hospice. When he passed away the hospice people gave out little angels to the family members. It was all white, made of cloth, and about 2 inches tall. I hung it from my gear shift lever on my explorer for a really long time. Maybe not what you are looking for, but FWIW...
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    Backfire through exhaust under load...

    Well, still running like crap. Borrowed a code reader and confirmed the codes that I came up with manually. Still couldn't read codes with Key on, Engine on. Anyway, one of the codes was TPS out of range so I adjusted it (I know, I know, but it threw a code, give me a break :rolleyes:)...
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    Backfire through exhaust under load...

    Did you have to replace the whole computer or were you able to replace the capacitor?
  11. cougar_68

    Backfire through exhaust under load...

    It drove fine again. So are the symptoms I described at the begining of the thread consistent with a bad coil (and possibly bad gas)? Hopefully these latest tests haven't been flukes. I will keep you posted.
  12. cougar_68

    Backfire through exhaust under load...

    Sadly, I do not have a timing light. I will have to find someone who has one and check that out...meanwhile, I'm going to go for a drive again tonight and see how it performs. If it does ok, I'm going to drive it to work tomorrow (little longer of a drive).
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    5.0 Aftermarket Intakes

    I also have trick flow (track heat) and with the rest of the parts in my combo, it seams to work great. Don't know if it's consuming oil. I don't think it is. Now you have me worried. :( lol.
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    Backfire through exhaust under load...

    Just went for another short drive with very minimal backfiring. Hypothetically speaking, let's say I had bad gas (well not me, but the car), would that cause the issues I was having? Maybe the fuel was slightly tainted and the coil was slightly warn causing the fuel to not burn like it should...
  15. cougar_68

    Backfire through exhaust under load...

    Would it be a problem if there was only one oxygen sensor hooked up? This has been this way the hole time though...
  16. cougar_68

    Backfire through exhaust under load...

    I got nothin' with the engine on. I hooked up the test light and jumper, put the car in neutral and started it. Before I turned the car on the test light was on, after the car was started the test light turned off for a couple seconds, idle picked up then the test light came on solid. It did...
  17. cougar_68

    Backfire through exhaust under load...

    I'm not sure if I did this right or what it means...lol. With the engine off and the key on, the test light blinked as follows: 2 3 3 1 6 7 8 1 8 2 8 5 8 4 2 3 3 1 (it appears to repeat from here)... 6 7 8 1 8 2 8 5 8 (I stopped here because it appeared to be...
  18. cougar_68

    Backfire through exhaust under load...

    So that connector doesn't need to be plugged into anything? Bummer, I was hoping that was going to solve the problem...
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    Backfire through exhaust under load...

    Here is a picture of the blocked off spout connector and distributor...
  20. cougar_68

    Backfire through exhaust under load...

    You may be onto something... This was a pre-labeled wiring harness, the plug that says "Spout" on it has a gray "cap" plugged into it. Is this thing supposed to plug into the distributor some how? There is also a cover over the place where I would guess this would plug into on the...
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