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:3d_frown: Come on Joel, you're smarter than this. Wise up.

The audio tape that comes with the car as well as the dealer's brochure also refer to the Supra "dynasty" and seeing these old ads again compells me to admit something I did when I bought the car new but would never do now. At the time Dodge made a model called the Dynasty so I went to the...

I've never experienced it in anger but I know from a simluation what happens and Toyota is also clear about it. A signal generator and frequency counter connected in place of the AFM's output offers relief from boredom on a Saturday afternnon ;)

Just shows how aftermarket data can be wrong. In this case injection is stopped. It's one of 10 possible actions that are programmed as the ecu's Fail Safe mode.

It sure could because ignition timing (and a lot more) is predicated on CPS generated signals. The CPS is the heartbeat of your EFI system. You need to fix that anyway as it could strand you. Code 12 signifies a loss of NE (rpm) or G (crank angle) input. The ecu can't do squat without either one.

If you're sure you have spark check for 12 volts at the injector resistor pack. If not, check the ignition switch, wiring, and 30 amp fusible link. You must have spark during cranking though because without it the ecu will shut the injectors down if it see's you don't.

Could be your TPS. The IDL contact in the TPS must be closed to set base timing. Also, the ISC system is inactive with IDL open. Check to see if you have a code 51. You shouldn't with the throttle closed and should with the throttle cracked. Check this in diag mode, engine off. Either that or...

I'm not sure if I've been insulted or not ;) Does it have to be a theory? Speaking of Greeks, I've always been a bit fascinated by the Antikythera Mechanism and it's true purpose. Not sure if that'd fit the bill though. There's the old acetone in fuel debate: http://tinyurl.com/bhg73 You want...

The books have enough notations and footnotes it's hard to keep it all straight so I tend to forget them. Near as I can tell all of differences apply only to diagnostic routines and concern emissions rules. Makes sense as the engine would need to run pretty much the same everywhere. However...

Hey, I've used dimes for screwsticks on many an occasion. Refuse to own a cresent wrench though. Btw, it's spelled "moron" ;)

1Tuff is right. You may have a legitimate medical issue. Depression isn't, common to popular belief, just "all in your head". You should see a mental health professional. No shame in it either. You also have a serious substance abuse problem. That aside, no offense intended but I'd have never...

Ah well ;)

Thanx, all good stuff to know. Jeez, what ever happened to vacuum modulators? Guess they might be a problem on turbos. I'm pretty sure all this stuff is in my books (including a factory training manual on autos) but I tend to gloss over it. I just looked and the goofy TPS I mentioned is used...

What supra90 said. No joke, as long as everthing else checks out. Odd that the pax side went in OK though.

Thanx for letting us know. Not everyone does and I for one wish they did. Fwiw it's a federal requirement for cars sold in the US that come equipped with a low fuel warning to have 3 gallons of fuel remaining when the low fuel light comes on. Doesn't mean they stay calibrated but the rule is...

Thanx jdub. I was shootin' from the hip on that one. I know next to squat about MKIII slushboxes. Is there any kind of mechanical connection to the tranny from the throttle? Kickdown? I also seem to recall the TPS on an auto is different. More wipers on the pot or something in order to...

Well, you can always do the same delta P measurement I mentioned while doing the big suck on it. You'll find the drop to be tiny even after it's been in service awhile. I hear ya on the K&N thing but it's like oil. There's just too much misconception and myth involved. People are gonna do what...

As long as the induction system is big enough paper will flow all the air you'll need. That's assuming it's not tiny of course. We we're talking about a particular media's ability to flow remember, not filter size. Putting on a crankcase breather filter is obviously going to restrict flow but if...

Depends on your definition of structural. 3960 tensile, no spec for shear or compression and good to only 500F? You tell me ;) I use a similar but commercial product called Alumiset for non structural repairs but I'd never use a two part expoy, metalized or not, for anything exposed to exhaust...

Beats me. Maybe one of the 41,000 Google hits for "ignition control module" might help. Or one of the 8250 for "toyota igniton control module".