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  1. whitesmoke

    hard to start when cold

    Engine coolant temp sensor? I had some what of a similar problem and that's what it was.
  2. whitesmoke

    Car automatically accelerates

    I will check that. I put a new isc in and that wasn't it
  3. whitesmoke

    Car automatically accelerates

    I have cruise control but it doesn't work. Everything on it looks good
  4. whitesmoke

    Car automatically accelerates

    It's loose right now yes. But when the high rpms Occur, the cable gets that tight. Then I loosen it
  5. whitesmoke

    Car automatically accelerates

    No check eninge light. When my car starts doing that I pull over, pop the hood and the throttle Cable is so tight it seems like it's going to snap
  6. whitesmoke

    Car automatically accelerates

    I have a spare isc laying around so I will just swap it for the hell of it. And I will loosen the throttle cable and see If that helps
  7. whitesmoke

    Car automatically accelerates

    How can I check if it's the fast idle air valve. And I thought the suggested range was 27-33. Or am I wrong?
  8. whitesmoke

    Car automatically accelerates

    It's a black oem one.
  9. whitesmoke

    Car automatically accelerates

    So it should read 27-33 ohms??And I'm reading 37 ohms so I should get a new one ?
  10. whitesmoke

    Car automatically accelerates

    1-2 2-3 4-5 read 37 ohms 5-6 read 38 ohms. So I need to replace the motor?
  11. whitesmoke

    Car automatically accelerates

    No problems at all with shifting. When the rpms start to go up on there own and stays there, the car accelerates on it's own in every gear. It's like the rpms are stuck at that certain point.My throttle cable becomes super tight when this happens and then it loosens upCheck my ecu how?I...
  12. whitesmoke

    Car automatically accelerates

    Thanks for the info. I'm guessing that's it. I checked the throttle body to see if it was sticking but that wasn't it.
  13. whitesmoke

    Car automatically accelerates

    Is there a way I can test to see if that's it. Sorry if that sounds dumb Ive never a problem like this before
  14. whitesmoke

    Car automatically accelerates

    My car has been acting weird lately. It starts up good and idels around 1k rpms but after ive been driving or letting it sit and idel, the rpms raise to 2,500-3,500 rpms. Sometimes when I'm driving and at a stoplight the idel will go up and when I put it in gear it will accelerate on it's own...
  15. whitesmoke

    My car is hard to start sometimes

    Similar thing happened to me. It was my engine coolant temp sensor
  16. whitesmoke

    Starts but dies, then starts again.

    it was my engine coolant temp sensor. starts up just fine in the morning again.
  17. whitesmoke

    Help

    Yeah I can throw one up. I didn't believe it at first but I brought it to archer racing so I have to believe those guys. If it's a head gasket. Good thing I have a spare haha.
  18. whitesmoke

    Help

    Figured it out.. The guy before me had the pulley on backwards
  19. whitesmoke

    Help

    Where is the balancer located?
  20. whitesmoke

    Help

    I was driving to work today and I noticed my power steering went when I was turning left. Also when that happened I noticed my temp gauge was maxed out and my battery light and check engine light came on. I parked my car and checked it a hour later and the same thing was still going on.Also...
  21. whitesmoke

    Starts but dies, then starts again.

    So with the engine running I just pull the spark plug wires off each plug?
  22. whitesmoke

    Starts but dies, then starts again.

    Ok I checked the battery it's fine, the alternator is fine. I had it Scanned and came up as P0300 random misfire.
  23. whitesmoke

    what are you paying for gas??

    $3.60 for 91..gas can be $6 a gallon and it wont keep my boost below 0 :)
  24. whitesmoke

    Starts but dies, then starts again.

    ok perfect. thank you
  25. whitesmoke

    Starts but dies, then starts again.

    Yupp... and the CEL is on now
  26. whitesmoke

    Starts but dies, then starts again.

    it also sounds like its camd when its just sitting there.. could that have to do with the starting issue to?
  27. whitesmoke

    Starts but dies, then starts again.

    i have a 95 talon tsi with a 6 bolt swap. When it sits over night and i try starting it in the morning it turns over and starts but then dies. I turn the key off then start it again and do it probably 3 more times and then it starts and idles fine. Any clue what would cause this?
  28. whitesmoke

    What do everyone do for a living

    i sell herbalife
  29. whitesmoke

    good buy?

    i tried uploading some photos of it but it wouldnt work...but the crack is maybe litter bigger then a inch..the turbo runs good.. he had it on his gsx for about a month and then he got bigger turbo so its just been sitting there
  30. whitesmoke

    good buy?

    ive never bought a used turbo before so i am wondering what you guys think..a friend of mine said he would sell me his 14b turbo for $150..it has no shaft play, good oil seals, has a tiny crack on the housing.. i dont know if i should get it or not?
  31. whitesmoke

    Need help with making my exhaust sound good

    go with thermal r and d..they sound mean and are good quality
  32. whitesmoke

    Winter experience

    i would get one to.. my eclipse starts pretty good in the winter but once it hit -30 below it doesnt want to start up
  33. whitesmoke

    Black carpet, some more picts...

    looks sick. love the black carpet and what you did to the car.
  34. whitesmoke

    What did you do to your DSM today?

    just installed my thermal r and d exhaust and painted my trim pieces
  35. whitesmoke

    Car dies when I hit a hard enough bump.

    happened on my eclipse too. kept shorting out when it hit the hood
  36. whitesmoke

    exhaust...help

    my friend has the dc sports catback on his car.. it sounds pretty good
  37. whitesmoke

    New member & proud owner

    looks good. clean 420a
  38. whitesmoke

    odd electrical dash problem

    if you end figuring it out let me know man.
  39. whitesmoke

    2G Inexpensive 3" exhaust system?

    ^+1 my buddy has the same exhaust on his gst. his has held up great and sounds pretty good to
  40. whitesmoke

    odd electrical dash problem

    i brought my car to a local place and they fixed the locks for me..as for the speedometer i haven't figured that out yet. it actually started working again today but it was down for about two days
  41. whitesmoke

    What kind of motorcycle do you have?

    +1 and a 06 yz125
  42. whitesmoke

    What was your 1st car?

    95 eclipse gs
  43. whitesmoke

    odd electrical dash problem

    i had a simalar problem..my speedometer wont work but if i tapped the fuse box it would work again. and it also happened to my locks. i would hit lock and they would unlock and other times if i hit lock they would lock then unlock again
  44. whitesmoke

    white eclipse, what color interior?

    in my white eclipse i had all the trim pieces painted white but i had blue interior
  45. whitesmoke

    FWD 1g nonturbo good in snow?

    +1 ^^^defiantly put winter tires on. i have a 95 eclipse gs that i use in the winter. it runs perfectly fine..
  46. whitesmoke

    How much did you pay for your DSM?

    $3500 96 tsi awd..78,000 miles all stock
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