My car is sick and I need help please

92greenlx

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OK.......here's what's going on with my car.

My car runs rough, hesitates, sputters, and feels as if there is a mis-spark. So, I install a new cap/rotor, new plug wires and nothing happens. So I then install both a new Temp Sensor and Temp sending unit. Still nothing happens. So, I then unplug my Pro-M mass air meter while the car is running and nothing happens. So then I think I have found my problem. I then buy a new C&L mass air meter and install it. I then run codes and the codes come up with the Idle Air Control and the O2 Sensors. So, I change out the Idle Air Control which is located on the passenger side of the car near the fuel rail (please let meknow if I changed out the right one). So I am wondering if I need to change out the one on the Throttle Body? Also, the O2 Sensors are not that old. But maybe I do need to change those out again? So with the help of a local mechanic, I found out that the O2 sensor on the driver side is running lean and the passenger side is running fine. I do have an adjustable fuel pressure regulator installed as well. So, after installing those new parts, my car now idles better. That is it. I forgot to mention that when the vehicle reaches normal operating tempature, the check engine light comes on and the problem gets worse! :shrug:
 
So, I change out the Idle Air Control

The Air idle Controller, AIC, is the long skinny thing that is on an angle oin the side of the throttle body. the front side of the TB too, so you should easily be able to see it. For a quick fix try cleaning it out with some brake cleaner until you can get a new one on there. Put ur Pro M back on and send the C&L back.
 
Wow, talk about throwing parts at the car. Well, you eventually found it. You should have taken it to the mechanic first. So did you change the O2 sensors? When you pulled them out, what did they look like? Any buildup on them? Check the TPS as well.