Recent content by fmad

I know I’m bringing one back from the semi dead but thank you. I’m having the exact same issue and have swapped that bypass twice. Looks like I need to source the crack and have it welded. This is why I love this forum.

I know I’m resurrecting a dead thread but im Noticing about 1.4v difference at 2k rpm and lower between battery and odb2 scanner. I guess it could be there may be a couple of diodes in the path to the sensor with a 0.7v loss across them?

These still available?

My AC recently stopped working. The blower does not engage. I’ve been reading the forums extensively. I don’t have the edition equipped with climate control. Mine simply has the slider. I’ve checked the resistors and I’m reading 8ohms with no open circuits. The relay above the evaporator was...

Only code I have is a P0710.

Country of origin is USA. Year is 1997

The intake is new. Cracked the OEM years ago. Checked it for cracks. Usually that results in a very rough idle and stalling. I’m chasing down an ECU reset via the negative battery terminal. Thanks!

Just swapped alternators after having my last one fail after 12+ years of service. Got the car buttoned back up and went to start the car. Vehicle revved all the way to near 2200 RPM and then back down to 1100 and then back to 2200 and kept doing so until I shut the car down. Everything was...

are these still available?

You still have brake lines. How far are you from Santa Clarita?

Thanks guys. It broke about flush with the drive plate so I think I’ll have to center punch and slowly drill with lube.

Reviving a dead thread... Anyone know how to back out a broken stud?

1FZ here. My old man bought it in 1998 from the dealer. Just hitting 257,000 miles. I bought it from my parents instead of letting them trade it away. I drove a shiny 5 series BMW also up until 1.5 years ago and I don't regret getting rid of it. The upkeep costs on my cruiser pale in comparison...