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Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2022, 10:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 459
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Engine stall randomly when cold but not when hot

Hello.
I came back to work on my car. I tested the TPS like you told me, without finding anything. It runs well. I checked the positive feed of the coil with this method:

I made a mounting with a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-22-2022, 09:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 459
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Engine stall randomly when cold but not when hot

Thanks for your advice.:thanks: I'll try it and tell you soon. :)
Jean Luc
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-19-2022, 01:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 459
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Engine stall randomly when cold but not when hot

Hi.
As I told you, I tried this week to find what is the problem on my Camaro. I checked the wires to find frayed ones and harness to find pins coming off. All seems OK.
I checked all the engines,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-14-2022, 01:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 459
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Engine stall randomly when cold but not when hot

Thank you to share with me your experience and how you fixed it :thumbsup:. I inspected the harness of the ECM when I disconnected it. I didn't see something wrong, but didn't checked every pin to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-14-2022, 12:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 459
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Engine stall randomly when cold but not when hot

Thank you for your answer.:thumbsup: I'll try the grounds this week. I found an interesting way to check the grounds. I put the photo which explain the way to do. A friend of mine who is an...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-11-2022, 08:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 459
Posted By Falcon50

Engine stall randomly when cold but not when hot

Hello.

I have a convertible camaro 305 TBI 1989 since 18 years now. I meet a problem with the engine.

It runs well, except, since a few time. When I start it, it runs, and randomly stall....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-19-2021, 01:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,028
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Suspension too hard. How to soften it?

Thank you for your message and your good comment. I was thinking to buy and put back 15"wheels to have a better comfort. As for the coils, do yo think that Rockauto has oem coils?

15 years ago, I...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-19-2021, 01:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,028
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Suspension too hard. How to soften it?

The brand of my tires is KUMHO. Not good but difficult to find this size here in France.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-16-2021, 07:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,028
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Suspension too hard. How to soften it?

My car has 16"X8" Iroc wheels with 245/50ZR16. May be this size on my car (rather than the 15X7 for a RS) could make the car harder and is not appropriate. I don't remember the brand of the tires....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-16-2021, 07:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,028
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Suspension too hard. How to soften it?

Thank you for your advice and to told me that the camaro should be comfortable. I'll try to change the springs and shock/struck. Thank you.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-14-2021, 08:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,028
Posted By Falcon50

Suspension too hard. How to soften it?

Hi.
I have a 1989 RS Convertible since 17 years. But I always founded the suspension too hard. I don't know what the former owner did, and I don't kown if the suspension is like the OEM or if he...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-17-2016, 09:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,840
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Did anyone polished iroc wheels inside the spokes?

It's the best way, it's sure. But if I find someone here in France in the area where I live, I'm afraid it will be expensive to do it. So, I'll do it by my self. I'll have to clean it 3 or 4 time a...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-17-2016, 09:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,840
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Did anyone polished iroc wheels inside the spokes?

Thank you for the information about specialized tools and materials. :thumbsup:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-13-2016, 10:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,840
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Did anyone polished iroc wheels inside the spokes?

Thank you Racer350 for the photo. Nice job. What technique did you used, particularly for the painted parts? The result is pretty nice.:goodjob:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-13-2016, 01:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,840
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Did anyone polished iroc wheels inside the spokes?

Ok thank you. I think that I'll do like you. Less work and good result.
Jean Luc
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-10-2016, 01:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,840
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Did anyone polished iroc wheels inside the spokes?

Hi grngryoutmyway.

Thank you for your answer and the photos you posted. Nice work :thumbsup:

Would you have please a photo of the wheel polished vertical? I wonder if with the shadow, and the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-10-2016, 12:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,840
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Did anyone polished iroc wheels inside the spokes?

Hi Tibo.

Thank you for your answer. I didn't do yet anything on my wheels, so I don't realize exactly the needed work to polish four wheels. As you say, it would be a lot a work to full polish...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-07-2016, 01:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,840
Posted By Falcon50

Did anyone polished iroc wheels inside the spokes?

Hi.
I didn't find any photo of stock iroc wheels fully polished (and I spent a long time to try to find on the forum). All the photos I saw, were face polished and painted inside the spokes.

I...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-09-2016, 12:23 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 145,849
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Ses goes weaken when flashing codes

Thank you Al.
Yes it was great to drive again my Camaro. It has been so long.... In two weeks there is a "meeting" of American cars near my home. I'll be able to go driving mine.... Last meeting (in...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-09-2016, 12:16 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 145,849
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Ses goes weaken when flashing codes

Thank you Fokeyman
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-08-2016, 02:44 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 145,849
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Ses goes weaken when flashing codes

I passed the inspection last monday. And nothing was find except minor rust on the front suspension (like was rear suspension before I removed the fuel tank and treat the rust). Nothing wrong with...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-01-2016, 11:10 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 145,849
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Ses goes weaken when flashing codes

Thank you Al.
After all the help I received, if I can help someone which might have the same problem of high idling in diagnostic mode, it would be fine.
Next steps are to fix the problem of the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-01-2016, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,157
Posted By Falcon50

Re: High Idle problem solved

You welcome Cardo0. I put it in 10K mode willingly....... In fact I shouldn't put this mode to have an engine running well. Furthermore, I don't have more parameters from the sensors in this mode....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-29-2016, 01:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,157
Posted By Falcon50

High Idle problem solved

Hello.
After a lot of problems with my convertible ( https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/dfi-ecm/724967-ses-goes-weaken-when.html ), I finished with a problem of idle too high which I was not able to...
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-29-2016, 12:55 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 145,849
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Ses goes weaken when flashing codes

At least I found my problem. I'm going to explain if someone might have the same problem. In fact my car ran well but I did'nt know. Wanting to check the sensors and to see why my tachometer was so...
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-29-2016, 11:56 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 145,849
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Ses goes weaken when flashing codes

Hi RBob.
Thank you very much for the information. It's precious for me.:thumbsup: I began to read the thread and It seem very easy to fix. I'll do it soon.
Again thank you RBob.:thanks:
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-27-2016, 01:28 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 145,849
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Ses goes weaken when flashing codes

I use WinALDL because you don't need any specific files. All the sensor give goods values with this software except the rpm. The software gives me 1000 rpm and my dashboard 1600. I didn't find yet...
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-25-2016, 01:35 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 145,849
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Ses goes weaken when flashing codes

My software is WinAldl. I don't know how to use Tuner Pro RT. It seems me a little bit difficult.:confused: I did'nt find any vacuum hose disconnected. I'll try to reset IAC and to test idle like...
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-24-2016, 02:19 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 145,849
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Ses goes weaken when flashing codes

Hi Al.

Very glad to have news from you. You helped me so much, so to read your satisfaction for me give me a large smile. I appreciate the congratulation of my mechanical master. :thanks:

But...
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-17-2016, 11:46 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 145,849
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Ses goes weaken when flashing codes

Thank you Fokeyman. I'll let you know. Thank you too for your help.

Jean Luc
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-17-2016, 01:23 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 145,849
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Ses goes weaken when flashing codes

Hi.

I received my fuel pump, installed it and reassembled fuel tank on the car and all the parts removed to access to the fuel pump. I tested the fuel pressure just by squeezing a rubber hose...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-30-2016, 01:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 934
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Posted Video: How to remove fuel tank

Thank you thtanner. Glad to help.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-30-2016, 01:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 934
Posted By Falcon50

Posted Video: How to remove fuel tank

Hello.

I had problems with my fuel pump, and it needed to be removed. To remove the fuel pump, I have to remove the fuel tank, or to cut a door panel in the trunk :confused:, As I didn't want to...
Forum: DFI and ECM
03-30-2016, 01:23 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 145,849
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Ses goes weaken when flashing codes

Hi. I'm still waiting my fuel pump.
So, I edited a video. When I removed the fuel tank, I made a video of what I did. Also, for those who want to see what work should be done to remove it, you can...
Forum: DFI and ECM
03-27-2016, 04:22 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 145,849
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Ses goes weaken when flashing codes

Hi AL and Fokeyman. Thank you for yours encouragements. I agree Al that all I did on my car, needed to be done. It will not run for long! But I own this car since 13 years now, and I didn't do...
Forum: DFI and ECM
03-24-2016, 01:46 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 145,849
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Ses goes weaken when flashing codes

Hi Al and all the followers.

I tested the fuel pump pressure by restricting the back fuel line, and.........I had no pressure (always 1 PSI) Also I decided to remove the pump. I chose to remove it...
Forum: DFI and ECM
03-14-2016, 12:57 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 145,849
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Ses goes weaken when flashing codes

Hi Al.

Yes I checked the fuel pump like the shop manual said, but I realize that I didn't do it well. I checked the flow of fuel and it was good, but I didn't check the pressure by restricting...
Forum: DFI and ECM
03-13-2016, 01:20 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 145,849
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Ses goes weaken when flashing codes

Hi.

I received my gauge and checked the fuel pressure. I found 1 PSI !:( . Also I removed the fuel filter, but it's ok. Also now, I have to remove the fuel tank to check the fuel pump. I'll tell...
Forum: DFI and ECM
03-07-2016, 12:37 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 145,849
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Ses goes weaken when flashing codes

:rolleyes:Ok. Thank you fokeyman.

Today, I checked the value of differents sensors. IAC is at 160 and change when the car "starts", TPS at 0,61 v and increase when I throttle, MAP is à 4,5 v (I...
Forum: DFI and ECM
03-06-2016, 01:49 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 145,849
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Ses goes weaken when flashing codes

Hi Al and Fokeyman. Thank you for your help. Fokeyman, I undestood what your wrote (iac/tps) but I don't understand what is fyi. Can you explain please? Thank you.

As for you Al, I checked the...
Forum: DFI and ECM
03-03-2016, 12:24 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 145,849
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Ses goes weaken when flashing codes

Hi Al.
After a long time, I went working again on my camaro. I reinstalled the damper and all parts removed. For the damper, I used a bolt (sended by a friend) completely inserted in the...
Forum: DFI and ECM
12-25-2015, 02:03 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 145,849
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Ses goes weaken when flashing codes

Hi Al.

I achieved to put on the engine my cover timing chain without removing completely the oil pan. Now I reassembled it and my starter too. I have to put on the water pump and the damper. But I...
Forum: DFI and ECM
12-14-2015, 01:45 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 145,849
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Ses goes weaken when flashing codes

Hi Al.
I am back again after a break. I checked the timing. I put the mark of both the sprockets up and put the distributor cap off. And the rotor pointed to cylinder N°1. Ok now I'm sure that the...
Forum: DFI and ECM
12-03-2015, 01:01 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 145,849
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Ses goes weaken when flashing codes

Hi.
Thank you Al and Antares57 for your informations about engine casting numbers and distributor. Al, what does it mean "BTDT? Previously, I'll followed the informations you told me at #21 of this...
Forum: DFI and ECM
11-30-2015, 12:41 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 145,849
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Ses goes weaken when flashing codes

Hi Al.
Thank you for this very interesting information. When the engine is at TDC, the remark is at 2 o'clock. But the engine doesn't run when the cylinder #1 is lined with it. In fact the engine...
Forum: DFI and ECM
11-29-2015, 02:34 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 145,849
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Ses goes weaken when flashing codes

Hi Al.
I checked my distributor and it's in line with the cylinder number 1 when the engine is in compression and TDC.
Also, I began to remove the balancer. I had no problem to remove the bolts...
Forum: DFI and ECM
11-27-2015, 12:45 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 145,849
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Ses goes weaken when flashing codes

Hi Al.
I'll attach a photo of my balancer, but now, it's night and cold, also........:o
I started my camaro for at least 20 to 30 sec!!!!! After it stalls. But I founded a real problem. To arrive...
Forum: DFI and ECM
11-22-2015, 02:18 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 145,849
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Ses goes weaken when flashing codes

Thank you RBob and Al for your advices.
I tried to disconnect the Set Timing connector. But It does the same. Start and stall 2 or 3 seconds later:burnout: . Also, as there is fuel spray and no EST,...
Forum: DFI and ECM
11-22-2015, 04:52 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 145,849
Posted By Falcon50

Re: Ses goes weaken when flashing codes

Hi Al.
I saw the injectors, and they spray both well and when the engine stops, there is yet fuel in the TBI. I think that's a firing problem.
I found something surprising. There are two timing...
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