SC400 having stuttering/shaking problems
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SC400 having studdering/shaking problems
Hey guys, my SC400 has been having some problems. It studders and shakes badly at all RPM's. The shaking gets worse with the AC on. At night, with the AC off is when the car runs the best, but still not very good. I recently changed my spark plugs and cleaned my TB, but that didnt really help. I also have used the fuel system cleaner a couple times and that didnt help either. Any thoughts on what the problem could be?
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08-03-04, 08:47 PM
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engine fan doesn't sound stupid.
make sure all the fluids are topped off... including power steering. If your power steering pump oil is low check if it's leaking as well. Also check the balance shaft, drive shaft and the rear axles and make sure you have enough oil in your diff.
make sure all the fluids are topped off... including power steering. If your power steering pump oil is low check if it's leaking as well. Also check the balance shaft, drive shaft and the rear axles and make sure you have enough oil in your diff.
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Re: SC400 having studdering/shaking problems
Originally posted by BoNgBlAzE
I recently changed my spark plugs and cleaned my TB, but that didnt really help.
I recently changed my spark plugs and cleaned my TB, but that didnt really help.
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08-04-04, 12:45 PM
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I still havent found the cause yet. The problem has to be with something on the engine. When the car is idling, the exhaust sputters out the tailpipes. Its hard to describe but when i put my hand next to the tailpipe the exhaust will come out for a split second then stop for a split second , etc. Im going to change my spark plugs to see if that helps. Im changing the pcv valve tomorrow also.
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Ok,
How many miles do you have?
Did you notice any oil residue on your old plugs?
Did you check your wires as mentioned above?
Are you certain that your MAF sensor is connected and working properly?
How long has this been happening?
To me, it sounds like an sensor failure....which leads me to this question - did the Check Engine light ever come on?
How many miles do you have?
Did you notice any oil residue on your old plugs?
Did you check your wires as mentioned above?
Are you certain that your MAF sensor is connected and working properly?
How long has this been happening?
To me, it sounds like an sensor failure....which leads me to this question - did the Check Engine light ever come on?
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Originally posted by legendary
Ok,
How many miles do you have?
Did you notice any oil residue on your old plugs?
Did you check your wires as mentioned above?
Are you certain that your MAF sensor is connected and working properly?
How long has this been happening?
To me, it sounds like an sensor failure....which leads me to this question - did the Check Engine light ever come on?
Ok,
How many miles do you have?
Did you notice any oil residue on your old plugs?
Did you check your wires as mentioned above?
Are you certain that your MAF sensor is connected and working properly?
How long has this been happening?
To me, it sounds like an sensor failure....which leads me to this question - did the Check Engine light ever come on?
didnt notice any residue on the old plugs
I havent checked my wires, but that is the next thing I am going to replace.
I just replace my MAF sensor, iim sure its connected but not sure if its working properly.
Its been happening for 10-15k miles.
my check engine light only came on when i broke my old maf sensor, after i replaced it, the light went off but the problems didnt go away.
What are good plug wires to buy ?
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Originally posted by BoNgBlAzE
What are good plug wires to buy ?
What are good plug wires to buy ?
08-29-04, 12:27 PM
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Originally posted by BoNgBlAzE
I still havent found the cause yet. The problem has to be with something on the engine. When the car is idling, the exhaust sputters out the tailpipes. Its hard to describe but when i put my hand next to the tailpipe the exhaust will come out for a split second then stop for a split second , etc. Im going to change my spark plugs to see if that helps. Im changing the pcv valve tomorrow also.
I still havent found the cause yet. The problem has to be with something on the engine. When the car is idling, the exhaust sputters out the tailpipes. Its hard to describe but when i put my hand next to the tailpipe the exhaust will come out for a split second then stop for a split second , etc. Im going to change my spark plugs to see if that helps. Im changing the pcv valve tomorrow also.
I'm having the exact same problem. I brought my car to the shop and they told me that my wires were bad and it was arcing by one of the spark plugs. I got my wires replaced 3 years ago so I don't see how they could go bad so quickly. Any ideas??