MIBPreacher Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 I have been having problems starting my car and I noticed today where I started my car and after finally getting it to idle, I looked at my temp gauge and it was non functional. I checked both the CTS and the CHTS and they are both plugged in, so I guess I need to replace a sensor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie05 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 check fuses first. Then move on to wiring, look for loose connections in the wires from the sensors. Look for something rubbing against a wire, andalso somehow make sure the gauge is still functional. good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIBPreacher Posted June 2, 2006 Author Share Posted June 2, 2006 Well I think I figured out some of my problems. My car was having a hard time idling ever since I took the air intake elbow off for painting, i broke a rubber hose that goes to the cold air idle thingamajigger. When I held my finger tight on that, it idled smoother after a few seconds and held there, but it was still high idle, at 1000 rpms. I took a look at the throttle cable and I found where I could apply some pressure and push the bracket assembly down some more and it would lower the idle to about 700rpms. It almost feels like its sticking as when I apply throttle, it doesnt go all the way back down again and goes to 1000 rpms. Any ideas on this? Then after seeing I had my power back, I temporary used some electrical tape to seal off the crack in the hose and I went and power braked my car. This was a nice feeling again, and I saw my temp gauge work all of the sudden, do you think my thermostat is sticking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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