Results 1 to 11 of 11
  1. #1
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Wisconsin
    Posts
    11

    pewter
    2000 trans am

    Service Engine Soon Light.engine Code No.7missfire

    I need HELP. My 2000 Trans Am with 52,000 miles on it has the service engine soon light on. I checked the code and it says no. 7 missfire. I replaced all plugs, wires and coils and still is doing it. We had a LOT of rain and this started happening after I was out in it. ANY ideas please let me know.

  2. #2
    My Neighbors Hate Me!!! lvbroham1's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Ft. Lee, Virginia
    Posts
    374

    Artic White
    2001 Chevy Camaro SS

    I'm thinking it could be due to moisture somewhere between the plug, wire, and coil pack. Making sure everything's dry would be my first guess.

  3. #3
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    Charleston, Sc
    Age
    45
    Posts
    14

    Silver
    01 T/A

    Not insulting you, but did you clear the code after replacing everything? Are the plug wires on nice and tight? I just had a misfire problem myself, ended up being a combination of plug #8 and the precat o2 sensor bank 2....

    How rough is the car running?

    Also check out this site, might be helpful..... http://www.gearchatter.com/viewtopic8880.php

  4. #4
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Wisconsin
    Posts
    11

    pewter
    2000 trans am

    Thanks For the help checked all of that and still doing it I threw in the towel and took it in. I will post what they telll me

  5. #5
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Wisconsin
    Posts
    11

    pewter
    2000 trans am

    Just found out number 7 rod bent it is 40 thousands off. Guess I need a new motor what a bummer.

  6. #6
    Old Enough to Know Better Crimson Sin's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    Seattle..Land of Constant Rain..
    Posts
    1,425

    Red Fire
    2007 Mustang GT/CS

    If you bent a pushrod from over-reving (spinning in the rain) I don't see why you can't just replace the pushrods.. ?
    Other Guys that know more then I may have a different opinion... But IF that's all that's damaged... Just replace them ? Whole lot less expensive than a new/rebuilt/used block.
    Do Not Anger the Horsepower Gods ! MOD !!

    2007 Mustang GT/CS
    2001 SS Cammed. Stalled. Geared. Tuned...Gone but not forgotten..
    Quote Originally Posted by bluefields88 View Post
    pornhub.com has a tribute thing for MJ at the top of page. I can't even jerk off without being bombarded by the bastard.


  7. #7
    Veteran Firebirdjones's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Location
    Arizona
    Posts
    12,557
    I'm thinking he means a piston rod is bent.

    He was out in the rain,,,and I'm guessing he must have sucked up some water through the intake system,,,and hydralocked the #7 cylinder...

  8. #8
    Old Enough to Know Better Crimson Sin's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    Seattle..Land of Constant Rain..
    Posts
    1,425

    Red Fire
    2007 Mustang GT/CS

    Quote Originally Posted by Firebirdjones View Post
    I'm thinking he means a piston rod is bent.

    He was out in the rain,,,and I'm guessing he must have sucked up some water through the intake system,,,and hydralocked the #7 cylinder...
    Oh, erm, Ouch.

  9. #9
    Senior Member Cutlass's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Madison, WI
    Posts
    7,006

    1999 Formula WS6 M6-sold
    2001 Silverado Z71

    Josh68, you're not alone. We have seen 5 engines with bent rods in our shop here since the big midwest rain/flood deal started. Also had at least 2 other cars that got lucky and suck in a little water and stalled, but no bent rods.

    Maybe your insurance will cover it???

  10. #10
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Wisconsin
    Posts
    11

    pewter
    2000 trans am

    Thanks for all your help. Insurance is going to cover it which is great. Im having my 4th kid and it has been hard just to keep the car. Do you guys know is a new GM crate motor Ls1 have more horsepower than a 2000 ls1? I know it is a dumb question but someone said that the new gm motors were more hp than the old ones. I dont see why it would be but maybe.

  11. #11
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Wisconsin
    Posts
    11

    pewter
    2000 trans am

    runs great all done thanks for the help

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Question: "Service Engine Soon light" Got a P0430 code
    By gymrat11 in forum Camaro / SS
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 01-09-2014, 07:42 AM
  2. Check Engine light vs. Service Engine light
    By bigrig73 in forum Computer & Tuning
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 04-20-2010, 06:11 AM
  3. Service engine soon light = Check engine light?
    By jinxeng in forum General Help
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 08-11-2006, 07:34 PM
  4. service engine light code
    By RYDER661 in forum General Help
    Replies: 17
    Last Post: 04-10-2006, 02:32 PM
  5. Replies: 14
    Last Post: 03-30-2006, 12:59 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •