Hi, all!
So OF COURSE after I spend thousands on a rear bumper + install my rig starts to act up! (I have such sh*t luck in life – I really do…)
ANYWAYS!
My engine is running strangely. About 2 weeks I had the check engine light come on twice for about 1-2mins then it went off. Since then it hasn’t come back on.
Today I got in my rig to leave and when I started it up (cold start) it started like normal – rev’d up to about 1500… Then it suddenly dropped – the RPM’s first and right after my car felt like it “dropped” downwards, almost. I put it in reverse and then my engine started shaking and pulsating/throbbing. I backed down my driveway and into the street then put ‘er in drive. It did the same thing while in drive – shook, pulsated, and felt like the front end of my car was throbbing. I drove around the block and it continued… So I pulled back in my garage and shut my rig off and ended up taking my other car because I didn’t feel comfortable driving my 80.
Anyone have a clue what these occurrences may be caused by? I know for a fact that my air filter is dirty and needs replaced – last time I had my LC mechanic do work on my rig he said that next time I bring it in I need to have that done.
But I wasn’t sure if that could even be a cause of the symptoms my engine is having? Maybe if the engine isn’t getting enough air?
I was also suspecting maybe the throttle body or fuel filter?
Any suggestions or advice as to where to look first would be appreciated!
Also: I went to check the codes on my rig (using paperclip method) and I got no codes – the check engine light stayed turned on the entire time while in accessory mode – no blinks. Idk if OBDI 80’s store codes or not?
Hoping it’s not a big issue or expensive repair. Like I said I just bought a bumper and had it installed – which cost a ton. So I’m kinda in a tough place because I used my set-aside 80 budget all up on the bumper and install.
Thanks much!
– M
So OF COURSE after I spend thousands on a rear bumper + install my rig starts to act up! (I have such sh*t luck in life – I really do…)
ANYWAYS!
My engine is running strangely. About 2 weeks I had the check engine light come on twice for about 1-2mins then it went off. Since then it hasn’t come back on.
Today I got in my rig to leave and when I started it up (cold start) it started like normal – rev’d up to about 1500… Then it suddenly dropped – the RPM’s first and right after my car felt like it “dropped” downwards, almost. I put it in reverse and then my engine started shaking and pulsating/throbbing. I backed down my driveway and into the street then put ‘er in drive. It did the same thing while in drive – shook, pulsated, and felt like the front end of my car was throbbing. I drove around the block and it continued… So I pulled back in my garage and shut my rig off and ended up taking my other car because I didn’t feel comfortable driving my 80.
Anyone have a clue what these occurrences may be caused by? I know for a fact that my air filter is dirty and needs replaced – last time I had my LC mechanic do work on my rig he said that next time I bring it in I need to have that done.
But I wasn’t sure if that could even be a cause of the symptoms my engine is having? Maybe if the engine isn’t getting enough air?
I was also suspecting maybe the throttle body or fuel filter?
Any suggestions or advice as to where to look first would be appreciated!
Also: I went to check the codes on my rig (using paperclip method) and I got no codes – the check engine light stayed turned on the entire time while in accessory mode – no blinks. Idk if OBDI 80’s store codes or not?
Hoping it’s not a big issue or expensive repair. Like I said I just bought a bumper and had it installed – which cost a ton. So I’m kinda in a tough place because I used my set-aside 80 budget all up on the bumper and install.
Thanks much!
– M