Misfire???

[Doug_Scott]

Was the same 2 all the time. Actually 2.5 - there was one cylinder a couple hundred degrees cooler than the ones that were still firing normally, so technically it was running on 5.5 cylinders. I get mad just thinking about it. No reason ANY vehicle should be this complicated and expensive to fix.

 

I thought about the crank relearn ... but everything I read indicated that the vehicle would throw a code for that if that was the case. Either way, with the amount of money my buddy threw into this junk, a trip to the dealer was the LAST thing on either of our minds.

 

I'm convinced that with a good computer, the thing will run mint. They were getting between $60-$80 at junkyards for them ... but without seeing the computer actually run a vehicle, we're right back where we started - UNKNOWN territory ...

 

I told him we should've ripped all the electronic crap out and install a carb & HEI setup before we even started. He was worried about fuel mileage ... LOL. Even my buddies are brainwashed into that line of thinking. I could've tuned that thing to run 10x better than it ever did off the showroom floor. Oh well ....

 

My thinking has changed over the last couple of decades. My first thought now is how much is my time worth. If I could spend $60 to attempt to prove my thinking correct, or spend another 5 or 6 hours dicking around, I will spend the $60. I am a fan of the new technology, while under warranty. Living in a climate like we have here, makes carb engines not pleasant for first 10 minutes.

 

I have been riding bikes since late 70's, and the best running bike overall was a 1999 Honda VFR. Bile started every time, no choke even on 32 degree F days. My current bike is a 2002 Yamaha FZ1. It has carbs, and provided I use stabilizer in the fuel, it will start every time and run great. But, forget the stabilizer, and leave the bike for a month, it will be a bitch to get running. Not the carb technology fault, it is ethanol levels fault, but, the VFR never had that issue.

 

My thinking on new technology is never let the truck know you are intimidated. Once you do, the truck will have you at its mercy. Sort of like not showing a dog you are afraid.

[Jsdirt]

LOL I hear you there. Sometimes I feel like these engine control systems are all plotting against me ....

 

I just get so damn frustrated, mainly because of the way they engineer these things. If any automakers gave a crap about their techs, or their customers, they'd put a little extra effort into making repairs a little less time consuming. Half the time their top regional factory techs can't even figure out problems on a brand new truck! That's just ridiculous. I look at our Blazer and how great it runs, and how easily I can make repairs if needed, and just get infuriated working on anything post '95. It shouldn't be this way.

 

I have zero patience for electronics ... in case you couldn't tell ... That and the chinese wiring they use today ...