problems with coil #8 check engine light

[Dlic]

Thanks scotmach !

 

[scotmach]

The Steeda CAI requires a tune so I guess we can assume it has been tuned. Or has it? There's a chance someone put this CAI on and didn't tune it. Not a great chance but still a chance. I think at this point I would use the GPS and go visit the former owner. Just to give you some more pieces to the puzzle.

 

[murse]

I agree with scotmach, go ring the doorbell. also when you say exhaust, what exactly??? does it have cats??? or an O/R pipe??? that would tell you if it was tuned (or the anti-fouler spacers)

either way good luck. :beer:

 

[Dlic]

Yeah kind of weird to pull in the guys driveway with his old car. It just has axle backs. Maybe he didn't think it needed a tune. Damn compression tester better get here soon.

 

[4VFTW]

do these cars require a special compression tester or is there no auto parts store in PA?

 

[Dlic]

I don't buy junk smartass.

 

[5.0jake]

Yeah kind of weird to pull in the guys driveway with his old car. It just has axle backs. Maybe he didn't think it needed a tune. Damn compression tester better get here soon.

I think a phone call would be sufficient.

 

[Dlic]

I wish I had his number

 

[4VFTW]

I don't buy junk smartass.

Ironic coming from a guy who bought a Mustang with what looks like a blown motor. and as for compression testers , I have the one I bought from Discount auto 20yrs ago and it works flawlessly...cost me about $25...total piece of garbage

 

[ridenfish39]

I would leave a letter in the guy's mail box with a way to contact you in it, explaining the situation.

 

[pickles]

The Steeda CAI requires a tune so I guess we can assume it has been tuned. Or has it? There's a chance someone put this CAI on and didn't tune it. Not a great chance but still a chance. I think at this point I would use the GPS and go visit the former owner. Just to give you some more pieces to the puzzle.

My car wouldn't even idle with the steeda cai and stock tune, so I'm gonna say its likely tuned

 

[Dlic]

(4vftw)maybe you should read before you make smart ass comments. This happened while I was doing a autocross!!! And just FYI. I work 70 hours a week. I don't have time to go get a tester so I ordered one through a friend with snap on. Sorry it upset you that I didn't do the test yet. But feel free to come look at it if your that concerned.

 

[Dlic]

Pickles thanks that defiantly helps to know if it's really tuned.

 

[Dlic]

I would leave a letter in the guy's mail box with a way to contact you in it, explaining the situation.

Sounds like a very good idea thanks.

 

[theACE]

"I would leave a letter in the guy's mail box with a way to contact you in it, explaining the situation."

Sounds like a very good idea thanks.

That is actually illegal.

 

[five.slow]

My car wouldn't even idle with the steeda cai and stock tune, so I'm gonna say its likely tuned

Not true. Started my car with stock tube with jlt intake, long tubes and no cats. Did the same with the old Paxton setup I had. It wasn't pretty but it did hold a idle. But if it wasn't tuned that car would run like shit. Maf would be way off.

 

[Dlic]

Illigal to send the guy a letter?? How do you figure?

 

[Dlic]

Not true. Started my car with stock tube with jlt intake, long tubes and no cats. Did the same with the old Paxton setup I had. It wasn't pretty but it did hold a idle. But if it wasn't tuned that car would run like shit. Maf would be way off.

Car runs perfect. Still even with this issue of engine light on.

 

[Jebadias]

Do a search for the guy's email. I got an email in 2003 about a Charger I owned in '97 and was happy to answer questions. Not a big deal to get an email and if he responds then you will know.

 

[scotmach]

Illigal to send the guy a letter?? How do you figure?

I think he meant just leaving it in the mailbox and not actually mailing it.