2nd Generation Specific 1986-1992 Discussion

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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 12:33 AM
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ok so i have had my car back for about a week now and i was wondering if anyone can tell me why i have these problems



1. if i crank the steering wheel all the way it wants to die



2. some times it will start and then die after a second or 2



3. doesnt really like going slow in reverse
Old Sep 25, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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sounds like you need to go around and set the tps, idle speed and mixture?
Old Sep 25, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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1. if i crank the steering wheel all the way it wants to die [ dont turn that sharp]



2. some times it will start and then die after a second or 2 [ dont start it in gear]



3. doesnt really like going slow in reverse [dont do j-turns anymore]









sorry, i just wanted to be a smartass for the moment

please don't take affense to this
Old Sep 25, 2009 | 01:59 PM
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For #1...

Check the operation of the power steering pump and make sure it's electrical connection is good.



For #1 & 2...

Check operation of the BAC.
Old Sep 26, 2009 | 05:08 AM
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well i screwed around with some stuff for a couple minutes in the parking lot of a bank got a few strange looks but after about 5 mins i was able to get it to behave and found a ground that came off reconnected that and it seems fine now shall check tomorrow for when i start and how it runs
Old Sep 26, 2009 | 08:51 AM
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Was this "ground" a small connector coming from the power steering pump?
Old Sep 26, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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its the one that connects to the firewall
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