I'm beyond frustrated with this, so let me put together what I've tried so far, as well as some things the vehicle was doing before this issue started.
Things I've done so far:
It had always started hard, usually had to press the pedal ever so slightly to start it. After running for a time, usually would start on the second crank. Engine also had some trouble with bogging down, threw codes 21 & 26. (I accidently reset them checking fuses to figure out if that was the issue with the clock and 12v.) I've got a O2 sensor to install for the one code, got the VAF to hopefully solve the other. The O2 sensor hasn't been installed yet. Vehicle also started running better after cleaning terminals, hence new battery.
Again previous to the new parts being installed, I thought it might be a good idea to clean the throttle body. Used maybe, MAYBE, an 1/8th of a can of the CRC throttle bofy cleaner, wiped as far as I could reach with a rag, gently, and called it good. I did not know that you are supposed to take the throttle body off to clean it, so yes, some got in the intake. Whether or not that is the cause, I'd love to know, and if so, how to fix.
I'm really stumped as to if this is wiring, injectors, or something else. Fuel seems pressurized, as much pressure releases when I unscrew the gas cap, but I don't know how to test it. I'm very green when it comes to mechanics, but I spend quite a bit of time working with my hands, and I've got a decent set of tools. I've done as much research as I can on the subject, and figured it was time to ask for help.
What it does now:
With light pressure on the gas pedal, I can almost always get it started on the 3rd/4th crank and it will immediately die after running at 1k for a couple seconds. Won't run again after that, unless it sits for quite awhile.
I apologize for the long winded post.
Things I've done so far:
- New Volume Airflow Sensor
- New Battery
- New Fuel Pump
- New Plugs
It had always started hard, usually had to press the pedal ever so slightly to start it. After running for a time, usually would start on the second crank. Engine also had some trouble with bogging down, threw codes 21 & 26. (I accidently reset them checking fuses to figure out if that was the issue with the clock and 12v.) I've got a O2 sensor to install for the one code, got the VAF to hopefully solve the other. The O2 sensor hasn't been installed yet. Vehicle also started running better after cleaning terminals, hence new battery.
Again previous to the new parts being installed, I thought it might be a good idea to clean the throttle body. Used maybe, MAYBE, an 1/8th of a can of the CRC throttle bofy cleaner, wiped as far as I could reach with a rag, gently, and called it good. I did not know that you are supposed to take the throttle body off to clean it, so yes, some got in the intake. Whether or not that is the cause, I'd love to know, and if so, how to fix.
I'm really stumped as to if this is wiring, injectors, or something else. Fuel seems pressurized, as much pressure releases when I unscrew the gas cap, but I don't know how to test it. I'm very green when it comes to mechanics, but I spend quite a bit of time working with my hands, and I've got a decent set of tools. I've done as much research as I can on the subject, and figured it was time to ask for help.
What it does now:
With light pressure on the gas pedal, I can almost always get it started on the 3rd/4th crank and it will immediately die after running at 1k for a couple seconds. Won't run again after that, unless it sits for quite awhile.
I apologize for the long winded post.