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Topic: sudden loss of power |
oprj45
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 11:04 am Subject: sudden loss of power |
Ok, first, so sorry for a late follow-up (for anyone who was following this.)
Here’s what the actual problem turned out to be! The wire to my external fuel pump was loose, essentially cutting po ... |
Topic: sudden loss of power |
oprj45
Replies: 12
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 8:54 am Subject: sudden loss of power |
If it's an intermittant and not too serious problem, the car should start while hot just by holding the throttle to the floor while starting - this helps to clear the vapor lock quicker. .
I had ac ... |
Topic: sudden loss of power |
oprj45
Replies: 12
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 7:24 am Subject: sudden loss of power |
| yeah that's a hot start problem if you want to fix it properly I've been told by lots of people that it's most likley the fuel pump check valve which results in fuel pressure dropping after shutdown.
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Topic: sudden loss of power |
oprj45
Replies: 12
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 7:03 am Subject: sudden loss of power |
Sounds like the breakerless sensor module inside of the distributor is getting ready to check out on you.
It may be cheaper to buy a rebuilt distributor, than buying the module, and saving a ma ... |
Topic: sudden loss of power |
oprj45
Replies: 12
Views: 7045
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 6:50 pm Subject: sudden loss of power |
| has any one had this problem: recently while driving i'll suddenly lose power on the throttle; i give it gas but the tac drops and the car slows. electrical power is fine because the lights/radio ... |
Topic: do you know what this White Plug is for? |
oprj45
Replies: 18
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2005 4:38 am Subject: do you know what this White Plug is for? |
Butt plug for when you are driving over 140
i take pesonal offense to this. my 924 doesn't go 140
actually, after 85.. who knows.. i just roll 'till my escort chirps..
missions ac ... |
Topic: Stereo Upgrade - |
oprj45
Replies: 46
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Forum: Body and Interior Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2005 12:08 pm Subject: Stereo Upgrade - |
but it seems like just another thing to drop between the seats!
yeah right!
i guess though if you had a larger car, say an suv and wanted to let your backseat drivers run the radio to ... |
Topic: do you know what this White Plug is for? |
oprj45
Replies: 18
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2005 12:02 pm Subject: do you know what this White Plug is for? |
| ok well the meter is fine.. just blew the fuse. so using 15 DC V, i was able to get 12V on the batery and 12V on the clock. i don't however get any readings off the [radio] red (power) and black (g ... |
Topic: do you know what this White Plug is for? |
oprj45
Replies: 18
Views: 9776
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 12:10 pm Subject: do you know what this White Plug is for? |
What kind of voltmeter did you buy, and what scale have you been trying it on?
it's a radio shack 22-218A .. it has three AC settings: 1000, 150, and 15. I set it on 15 ACV -- i'm pretty sure i ble ... |
Topic: do you know what this White Plug is for? |
oprj45
Replies: 18
Views: 9776
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 9:28 am Subject: do you know what this White Plug is for? |
| ok well i disconnected everything and got a multi-meter.. but i'm not getting a signal on anything, key turned/etc.. so it sounds like a blown fuse now.. i can find the fuse box, but i don't know wh ... |
Topic: do you know what this White Plug is for? |
oprj45
Replies: 18
Views: 9776
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2005 3:23 pm Subject: do you know what this White Plug is for? |
I'm upgrading the Blaupunk radio and hit a snag.. i can't get power to the radio anymore.. i think it has to do with this mysterious White Plug?
bascially my Blaupunk worked fine.. i.e. powered up ... |
Topic: Stereo Upgrade - |
oprj45
Replies: 46
Views: 25486
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Forum: Body and Interior Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2005 3:17 pm Subject: Stereo Upgrade - |
ok i'm just following up here because i'm doing the same thing and wondering if you had the same problem i do?
bascially my stock radio worked fine.. i.e. powered up, ant. raised/lowered.. fm/a ... |
Topic: Stereo Upgrade - |
oprj45
Replies: 46
Views: 25486
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Forum: Body and Interior Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2005 6:57 am Subject: Stereo Upgrade - |
did you have any luck installing the new stereo? I'm planning on doing the same but i was wondering if I need to add Harnesses? or just hardwire?
I went to Best Buy and they say i should use h ... |
Topic: Porsche 924 vs. Porsche 944 |
oprj45
Replies: 31
Views: 16110
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 10:15 am Subject: Porsche 924 vs. Porsche 944 |
| I think i was in the same boat two months ago, except i was weighing the 924 v. the 914 (the car no one talks about ..hmmmm..) .. so i won't repeat what's already been well said by those with much mor ... |
Topic: how do you adjust the alternator belt? |
oprj45
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 3:04 am Subject: how do you adjust the alternator belt? |
Hey, we all have '82 924's.. i think we should race for pink slips
Seriously, though.. thanks big time, tj924 !! those pictures rock and your explanation really helps.
one thing to a ... |
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