Throttle response problem
09-20-2002, 11:52 AM
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Throttle response problem
I have a 96 auto max with 80k on it. Bone stock. Right when i start the car up in the morning, with the choke on, the car drives great with instant throttle response. But after it warms up, the throttle response is terrible. I can almost floor it and nothing really happens until i completely floor it. Its like if i dont floor it, it doesnt go anywhere. Is this normal? If not, what's wrong with it? PS. I already tightned the throttle cable in the hood, didnt do anything.
09-20-2002, 12:02 PM
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1) Check ECU for codes, your knock sensor may be bad.
2) What maintenance has been done to the car?
3) Clean your throttle body - www.motorvate.ca
4) Hopefully you've got NGK platinum plugs in there, not Bosch.
5) Have your catalitic converter checked, it may be clogged, do you ever get a rotten egg smell?
2) What maintenance has been done to the car?
3) Clean your throttle body - www.motorvate.ca
4) Hopefully you've got NGK platinum plugs in there, not Bosch.
5) Have your catalitic converter checked, it may be clogged, do you ever get a rotten egg smell?
09-20-2002, 12:16 PM
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So it isnt normal for there to be a noticable difference in choke-on and choke-off? Also, my mechanic is giving me a free diagnosis to make sure i really need a knock sensor and not just wasting money. I am bringing it to him monday.
09-20-2002, 05:11 PM
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Re: Throttle response problem
Originally posted by DaveGrun
I have a 96 auto max with 80k on it. Bone stock. Right when i start the car up in the morning, with the choke on, the car drives great with instant throttle response. But after it warms up, the throttle response is terrible. I can almost floor it and nothing really happens until i completely floor it. Its like if i dont floor it, it doesnt go anywhere. Is this normal? If not, what's wrong with it? PS. I already tightned the throttle cable in the hood, didnt do anything.
I have a 96 auto max with 80k on it. Bone stock. Right when i start the car up in the morning, with the choke on, the car drives great with instant throttle response. But after it warms up, the throttle response is terrible. I can almost floor it and nothing really happens until i completely floor it. Its like if i dont floor it, it doesnt go anywhere. Is this normal? If not, what's wrong with it? PS. I already tightned the throttle cable in the hood, didnt do anything.
09-20-2002, 08:01 PM
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Originally posted by Bad97MaxSE
is it a Automagic ?
is it a Automagic ?
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09-20-2002, 08:05 PM
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Re: Throttle response problem
Originally posted by DaveGrun
I have a 96 auto max with 80k on it. Bone stock. Right when i start the car up in the morning, with the choke on, the car drives great with instant throttle response. But after it warms up, the throttle response is terrible. I can almost floor it and nothing really happens until i completely floor it. Its like if i dont floor it, it doesnt go anywhere. Is this normal? If not, what's wrong with it? PS. I already tightned the throttle cable in the hood, didnt do anything.
I have a 96 auto max with 80k on it. Bone stock. Right when i start the car up in the morning, with the choke on, the car drives great with instant throttle response. But after it warms up, the throttle response is terrible. I can almost floor it and nothing really happens until i completely floor it. Its like if i dont floor it, it doesnt go anywhere. Is this normal? If not, what's wrong with it? PS. I already tightned the throttle cable in the hood, didnt do anything.
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