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Just wanted to follow up: After having driven for a bit, it appears that flashing the new firmware …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
8 years ago
To follow up: Got the new firmware installed, and it now starts and idles correctly. And no stutte …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
8 years ago
Yeahh.... No where in the setup docs did I say "and make sure you have the latest firmware befo …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
8 years ago
So after spending time in the garage with the car and tech on the phone, it appears that this is a k …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
8 years ago
My mechanic pulled the O2 sensor from the exhaust today: Other than being covered in soot from runn …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
8 years ago
Looks like those actually logged some errors. I've been searching all over the web and can …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
8 years ago
Here is the latest log. Again, this is me keeping the pedal about 50-75% down just to keep it runni …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
8 years ago
To reiterate, the car won't run, I won't be able to get it to operating temp. All the log …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
8 years ago
Just got back in town. I'm going to run by the shop tomorrow (Monday) and do a log off the han …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
8 years ago
Update: Got the new temp sensor installed on the manifold, swapped the old dummy-light sensor to th …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
8 years ago
Find attached: I called out the location of the 'Fitech temp' sensor, the 'Orig Temp …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
8 years ago
Another question: I just realized they wired the temp sensor on the incoming coolant line: meaning, …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
8 years ago
Thanks for the info. FYI, I went ahead and bought a thermostat for the radiator as well, for all I …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
8 years ago
And just to confirm (based on my original post) while I wait for this part to come in: Having no va …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
8 years ago
I'll look into that sensor as a next step.
However, just so I understand things: I get that …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
8 years ago
Unfortunately I don't know these numbers since I didn't do the timing. Then someone else …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
8 years ago
You're right about the coolant temp on the first log... that's really weird, I intentional …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
8 years ago
So, I loaded some of that into a google spreadsheet (I normalized the values so they are viewable on …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
8 years ago
Here is a combined log of the car at idle, then a few block drive (all at 170+). I was able to repr …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
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Went ahead to warm it to 170, the adjusted the IAC. Got it pegged right at 5 during idle now: 1/4 c …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
8 years ago
Once last question before I get into the IAC step adjustment: Do they need to be adjusted while the …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
8 years ago
I'm going to presume the timing is right having it just been done. I let it warm up from idle, …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
8 years ago
So, I tracked down the over-idle issue. It comes down to complete user error\dumbassery and nothing …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
8 years ago
"It's Blue"? I can get better info tomorrow and look up those fault codes. I found …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
8 years ago
I do not believe so, but how would I confirm this? I did search first, but I'm not coming up w …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
8 years ago
And I appreciate the help 😉
Via the handheld, I confirmed that the basic engine settings are cor …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
8 years ago
So, I should just let it idle at 2800 rpm until it hits 170? I'm guessing your answer is going …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
8 years ago
I did the learning reset: That got the idle RPM's to drop to around 1500, and IAC was sitting …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
8 years ago
So along those lines, I found this faq:
http://fitechefi.com/tech-posts/fitech-efi-basic-setup-in …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
8 years ago
So, the plot thickens: I hooked up the handheld unit and fired it back up: It's suddenly idli …In: New Fitech install, stuttering issue
8 years ago