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Heh, don't underestimate me...I can be a real ass when needed. It's not my normal buzz though. I even had to go back and find the "encounter" you're referring to. I was just messin' with you a bit. That's the problem with text: it doesn't convey emotional intent very well. But thanks and it's...

The ISC has a coolant passage. Don't need to drain it though as very little leaks outs when it's pulled. Btw, that line (also the one going through the TB) is a great place to connect a coolant bypass filter.

How could the steering "lock up". It can't. I think you're mistaking loss of hydraulic pressure for steering "lock". As for the engine, could be any number of things from loss of fuel to ignition to low oil presssure (the ecu looks at oil pressure). You could have reached fuel cut RPM. Not the...

Well, the pre cat is a TWC, not only a reduction bed. It's not used only for NOx. And while it's true CO is required on the rich switching side of the loop the main cat will handle everything just fine and if his plugs were oil fouled he'd be having much bigger problems. I don't think his loop...

Hold on there my man, how do you know it's running rich? Goofy idle isn't unheard of with your setup. You may need to tweak the screw in the AFM. I also suggest you check the Vf signal to see if the ecu is trying to go lean. You need to verify the engine is really running rich. As long as it's...

I'm confused. If the ISC isn't stepping back then it isn't working....so why would you look for a problem elsewhere? Did you check any of the other things I mentioned?

Cross counting is what the O2 sensor does as it switches from lean to rich in response to the ecu adjusting the injector duration. It indicates the lambda loop is working and the ecu is controlling the mixture. You said you have a service manual right? Read the EFI troubleshooting section and do...

Perhaps I should rephrase my answer: TTY bolts are not reusable. The stock bolts are not TTY. They can be reused but I personally would not, same as I would not reuse an oil pump during a rebuild, but that's ust me.

Thanks guys. There may be hope for humanity after all ;). I never mentioned it but I only kill the headlights. I don't retract and I leave the running lights on.

I agree....EGR cooler. Everything jives including the noise. You'd better have small hands ;)

You're right, and it works exactly the same in the MKIII. It's just that you're confusing one system for another. He's talking about a different indicator light.

Start over. Remove the EFI fuse for 30 seconds to clear the codes then try and start the car. Then read the codes again. Code 14 is caused by no feedback from the ignitor. Code 31 is caused by a bad Ks signal from the AFM. Code 51 is caused by the IDL contacts on the TPS not being closed. Of...

Use the EFI portion of the service manual to check the O2 sensor and Vf signals. Check to see if the sensor is cross counting. Koulee: You're right.

7MGTE: There is no connection between the light failure indicator and the low brake fluid/parking brake indicator. They're two completely independent circuits. Different systems with different functions. I suspect the confusion stems from using the word "brake" and people forgeting about the...

As Grim points out, the stock bolts are not TTY but you answered your own question. Everything else aside, how can a TTY fastener be reusable? Think about it ;)

That's twice with the fluid. What fluid? The blinker fluid? ;). We're talking about two different indicators here guys.

In simple terms the lambda trim sysem refers to the O2 sensor feedback loop while Vf is a signal that represents what the engine's computer is doing to keep the engine running at lowest emissions. Both signals are available at the diagnostic connector near the battery. Do you have a service...

I'm not familar with AZ's test method (I'll have to check it on their website) but from your numbers it appears the engine is running rich. HC can be high for other reasons but along with the high CO it's an indication of a rich mixture. The best rebuild in the world won't do squat for emisisons...

Good deal. You know that fiberglass silicone sheathing on the stock O2 wiring? You can but that stuff in many sizes from McMaster-Carr. Nothing works as well for protecting wiring from high heat sources and makes it pretty much last forever. For big bundles use aeroquip firesleeve. It's the same...

Lol, from the horse's mouth. You da man. I'll bet in Wyoming you guys are a lot more polite than the folks at the windows I have to deal with, another pet peeve of mine. Assuming they even speak English they're usually gruff and silent, shoving the food at me without thanks. That's assuming they...