Need help with some codes....gurus help

[drakesdad]

Hi guys...finished the replacement of coil spring and drove to auto zone and had them pull the codes for the "check engine" light....this is what I they said...
PO171.....system too lean (bank 1)

P0340.....camshaft position sensor circuit malfunction A-Bank 1

Told me the $36.00 position sensor mounted under the coil pack would remedy this.......
any ideas or comments? BTW 95 3.8 liter

Thanks,
Will

 

[SeventyMach1]

My first thought was "bad o2 sensor on bank 1" .... but cleaning the MAF COULD solve that 171 code. Don't ask me how it's related .... I have no idea. But I read that. Also, I guess it could be an exhaust leak on that side.

As far as the other code .... it may be a bad CPS. Check all wiring. I'm sure you could test it with a DMM, but I have no clue waht values you'll need to see.

How does the car drive?


Good luck with the new DD man!

 

[drakesdad]

What's up Justin......getting used to the 6 cyl. is a trip...lol.....I put the new spring on, went to JY and got used kickdown clip..car engine runs fine.....goes down the road fine but when I hit the brakes the car shakes a little and pulls to the left.....car sat for quite a while....I know it hasn't been driven since Jan.....don't know if the caliper is tied up.....I checked the rotors and no grooves in them....but you know how that goes...could be warped.....of course there are a few little issues like the pass. window motor does not work....so I have the panel off...and the drivers seat is broke back so I have the gangster lean going........no issues.......to be expected that I will have to do some work but all in all worth what I paid for it........(esp. the Cobra rims and Goodrich tires.......they do hook up better on the street then the cooper zeons I traded for it.........and it has headers on it???????????????????but I did notice on the receipts for the motor and trans something about manifold bolts having to be drilled out....I'm wondering if it was just cheaper to put the headers on......Police chief's wife bought it new....hard to believe......lol

 

[SeventyMach1]

broke back

Sounds like you fit right in.


Yeah, you may have warped rotors. Have you upgraded your GT's brakes yet? If not, you can transfer them to the V6 and then you'll have a good reason to upgrade the GT's!

 

[drakesdad]

I have really been thinking about the brake upgrade on the GT..........really.......just dragging my azz......when I am at the track and slowing down I "really" think about it.....soft brakes are def. and issue with us isnt it. I may just get some generic rotors and pads tomorrow and throw on just to see......hoping it's not the caliper.....but if so no biggee........I'll have HEATH and JAKE help me out on the "MOUNTAIN"..... ....what would you suggest to clean the MAF with......electrical cleaner from auto zone..

 

[SeventyMach1]

I've always just used alcohol and a q-tip. As long as it cleans, and DOES NOT leave a residue, you're fine. Some use electrical contact cleaner. I believe in using what ya' already got.


And how the h*ll do you know the names from that movie (if that's them)?!

 

[HISSIN50]

I use elec contact cleaner too. Some non-flammable brake cleaners are the same stuff but cheaper (if you compare ingredients).

When you remove the window motor, check the bushings inside it (they're sacrificial - if little Drake put his hand in the window while it was going up, the bushings strip before the window breaks his hand). Or it might just be toast. Shrug.

You can get the seat welded up - I did that once on another car and they did a crap job. Riveting it is another good idea (an aerospace rivet would rock).



Glad to hear you have a new toy - now that your ride has the chip and stall, it sounded like it was going to be idle for a little bit.

BTW, on your picture thread, the image was down and it really did say something about a massage - I didnt make that stuff up.

Good luck Will.

 

[drakesdad]

You've got to remember, if it involves me......it's gotta be out there...holding off on the window....found out that both front springs are broken and that is why it shakes...will be getting the other spring from the donor vehicle....that's two cars I've bought in two weeks with broken springs... I did get the new cam pos. sensor and cleaned MAF and engine light was off when I plugged the batt in and drove it for a little while

Quick question.....if it was the pass. switch then the driver's switch would work the window correct.....so chances are it is the motor on the window........
and Justin.....I was a stunt double for Jake......and I told Heath that I was "driving".......

 

[HISSIN50]

Will, what panel do you have off? If the door panel, just undo the wiring connector and run fused 12 volts and ground to the motor and see if it moves. Reversing the leads would reverse the window direction.

Right - I think if the pass switch takes a dumpito, the driver side (master switch) still works.

I wont even address the rest.

 

[drakesdad]

Well, got the second spring replaced and drives a lot better......got of work at 10pm and felt like working on the car....
I'll address the window later this week....
Thanks JT and Justin...

Will