help with an import

**jsmith564`** · 09-11-2009, 06:40 PM

sorry to post about an import.. and if this needs to go to the tech section i'm sorry to have posted it here..

i searched google, and different eclipse forums w/o luck. car in question is a 99 eclipes with a 420a 2.0 4 cyl with 5 speed. problem is it's sputtering at low rpms/taking off. this is my girlfriends car and would like to fix the issue.

i did some maintenance on it today just bacause it needed it, plugs with proper gap, wires, fuel filter, and new batt(old on had a dead cell). i cleaned the sensors around the TB but not the TB itself. i also checked the coil for a good blueish/whiteish spark. no vac. leaks. ohh it once had a O2 code that was cleared with a scaner. but not replaced. there is no CEL on the dash.

i'm sure i'll end up figureing it out before long. but wanted a lil help from you guys/girls.

**cammed goat** · 09-11-2009, 06:46 PM

I am trying to remember if that is the version with the MAF integrated in the air filter canister. Is it a turbo? Definately replace the O2 sensor.

**jsmith564`** · 09-11-2009, 07:01 PM

non turbo and SD from factory or non maf.

02 is on the list.

**jsmith564`** · 09-12-2009, 05:28 PM

bump..

any more idea's? new O2 with no change.

i dont like how this thing sputters like this.. one slip up putting out in traffic could be bad.. i did'nt know how bad it was till i drove it the other day. i really want to get this fixed. i'd rather her drive the goat then this death trap.

**cammed goat** · 09-12-2009, 05:38 PM

Could be a couple of things. Blocked cat, dirty throttle body, fuel pump on the way out. Have you used any fuel system cleaner at all?

**GTP231** · 09-12-2009, 05:47 PM

Did you replace the cap and rotor?

**jsmith564`** · 09-12-2009, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by cammed goat

Could be a couple of things. Blocked cat, dirty throttle body, fuel pump on the way out. Have you used any fuel system cleaner at all?

TB is still a lil dirty, will try cleaning. she nor i have put in any fuel cleaner. i want to add the 2 cycle. i told her that i use it in the goat. thats all i had to say to convince her it was ok to use.

i talked with an import friend of mine who had a similar problem with a acura 4cyl 5 speed. he said it was the TPS. i already took the sensors off the TB and cleaned them, but that dont mean either one is'nt on it's way to takeing a shit.. Still no Check Engine Light.

Originally Posted by GTP231

Did you replace the cap and rotor?

this car has a coil pack, and has a very good blue/whiteish spark.

it sputters at low rpm/take off. >1200rpm

**00LS12LS6Z28** · 09-12-2009, 06:14 PM

How many miles are on the car? Could be fuel pump/lines?

**jsmith564`** · 09-12-2009, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by 00LS12LS6Z28

How many miles are on the car? Could be fuel pump/lines?

sorry.. it has 120,000 as of yesterday. always changed the oil at around 3-5k.

i'm not sure about the fuel pump. i'll look into it. btw.. the engine runs smooth, no misses, no skips. this is with out running a compresstion test, which i can do by the weekend. untill then, i'll read up on how to check the fuel pump for proper output.

**somthing to add to the list. the cam sensor has had a small oil leak for a while. i also fixed that with a new OEM gasket and cleaned the mateing surface with cleaner but did'nt clean the sensor itself. it could be jamed with oil/crap in the plug area.. giving weak signals.