S5 T2 wont stay running. Found a possible issue need help tho.
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S5 T2 wont stay running. Found a possible issue need help tho.
Ok. Here's there deal. Car was running wacky. Found a ton of fuel in oil. Replaced plugs, wires and changed oil. Car still running wacky. I checked codes. Found tps was faulty and getting code 8 also which is the afm. Replaced tps. The old one was getting low medium low resistance readings. New one is good installed and added fresh fuel. Car starts and idles...plugs load up quick tho and dies. Cleared codes. 11 went away 8 is still there. My mechanic says to find a afm or someone that knows how to check the resistance readings on it. That's if there's any to check. He thinks the afm or the ecu has an issue and may need replacing. My car has the rtek 1.8 installed in ecu. Car meets all specs to the rtek unit. Car was running fine all last summer and this issue came outta nowhere. We've found a possible issue I just would like some input before purchasing an afm or what I should do next.
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The FSM details how to check the AFM. You could also unplug the AFM and jumper the fuel check connector. Then try starting the car and applying the throttle to see if the car stays running. Remember though, that you should not run the car for more than a brief time w/the AFM unplugged as it will overheat the exhaust system.
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The FSM details how to check the AFM. You could also unplug the AFM and jumper the fuel check connector. Then try starting the car and applying the throttle to see if the car stays running. Remember though, that you should not run the car for more than a brief time w/the AFM unplugged as it will overheat the exhaust system.
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It's part of the emission harness and is between the engine and passenger fender well. The harness feeds the boost sensor. The connector is encased in a Black rubber boot. The plug is Yellow. It has two wires where one is Brown and the other is Black. The circuit opening relay has these two wires on the bottom row of the plug. These wires being jumpered achieves the same thing. The relay is Black and Yellow and located under the dash and to the right of the steering column. Has 5 wires in all (3 on the top row and 2 on the bottom row).
If the car behaves better w/the AFM unplugged then it it likely the cause but it's not a guarantee. Using the method in the FSM to check it would give you some insight.
If the car behaves better w/the AFM unplugged then it it likely the cause but it's not a guarantee. Using the method in the FSM to check it would give you some insight.
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You PM'd me with exactly the same message. So I will answer here where it should be answered so others may contribute and be helped.
What was "wacky" mean? Oddly no one has asked that. A description of what the car is doing would help greatly.
Some oil pollution is normal, but if it is excessive, it may simply indicate a sticking injector. Very common issue especially if the car has been sitting.
What was "wacky" mean? Oddly no one has asked that. A description of what the car is doing would help greatly.
Some oil pollution is normal, but if it is excessive, it may simply indicate a sticking injector. Very common issue especially if the car has been sitting.
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You PM'd me with exactly the same message. So I will answer here where it should be answered so others may contribute and be helped. What was "wacky" mean? Oddly no one has asked that. A description of what the car is doing would help greatly. Some oil pollution is normal, but if it is excessive, it may simply indicate a sticking injector. Very common issue especially if the car has been sitting.
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Thanks guys.
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RotaryHeads.com - 2nd Gen RX-7 PDF Technical Manuals FC3S should be in here. or satch will know off the top of his head
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Refurbished AFM's from parts stores are poor quality. A used one purchased from a fellow member is a safer bet.
https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generati...t-s5-n-231780/
https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generati...t-s5-n-231780/
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Ok now after debating and researching I slapped it on the car. Cleared codes. Check codes. Everything is gone. Started the car. Idles perfect. Warmed to op temp. Drove it!!! And RIPPED IT!!! Brapppppp brapppp. IM BACK IN BUSINESS!!!!
If anyone knows that these afms are different lmk. But I think I'm good.
Thanks for everyone's help!!!
Love the rotary community!!!
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Refurbished AFM's from parts stores are poor quality. A used one purchased from a fellow member is a safer bet. https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generati...t-s5-n-231780/
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