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SOMETHINGS WRONG WITH MY TC HELP GUYS :(

Old Jul 6, 2009 | 07:17 AM
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in the last week my tc started acting weird whenever i go up on my rpms it feels weak like it doesnt have power anymore i feel it the most past 3rpm instead of feeling power it feels to be bogging or idk how to explain it like its having problems breathing like somethings choking it but idk what to do i am scared of it being somthing big let me know what you guys think
Old Jul 6, 2009 | 08:07 AM
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Mine was doing something similar.. Soon after I got a check engine for one of my O2 sensors. After the new O2 sensor, everything seemed to return to normal..
Old Jul 6, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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First thing I would check is your air filter and clean your MAF sensor. You can get the cleaner at your local auto parts store. Pretty simple.

Don't know how many miles you have but maybe your spark plugs could be the source of the problem also. And if you don't already use fuel system cleaner every 3-5k miles then start.....it helps.
Old Jul 6, 2009 | 11:49 PM
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Maybe you did 85 in a 25 and ran from the cops in this car too...
Old Jul 6, 2009 | 11:56 PM
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^^Lol.

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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 01:32 AM
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How long has it been since your last tune-up? Dirty plugs can cause you to lose power. Good luck!
Old Jul 7, 2009 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by YELOSUB
Maybe you did 85 in a 25 and ran from the cops in this car too...
haha that thread is even getting flammed on this one.
Old Jul 10, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by YELOSUB
Maybe you did 85 in a 25 and ran from the cops in this car too...
no i learned my lesson and i never really ____ed around that bad with my tc i use the track now but i fixed the problem
Old Jul 10, 2009 | 10:08 PM
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howd you fix it
Old Jul 11, 2009 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by captainlaziness
^^Lol.

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LOL
Old Jul 12, 2009 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by kphyle22
howd you fix it
the o2 sensor came loose on the s pipe tottaly loose and it was loose for like a week or more i went under touched it and it was almost out so i tightened it reset the comp and it was fine
Old Jul 12, 2009 | 10:47 PM
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another happy ending
Old Jul 12, 2009 | 11:38 PM
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yayyy!! glad u got it fixed man
Old Jul 15, 2009 | 06:33 AM
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yay i love the feeling of a nice rideing tc
Old Jul 15, 2009 | 06:41 AM
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how did that not throw a code?
Old Jul 15, 2009 | 06:47 AM
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that's what I'm saying.
mines throwing a code right now, and I can't seem to figure out what's wrong
Old Jul 16, 2009 | 07:02 AM
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thats what all of my friends said why am i not throwing a code i am catless and no codes
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