car speedometer moves while in neutral

[jacob238]

When I tap the gas in neutral my speedometer moves.

Also I have to keep tapping the gas to keep the car alive. If I don't tap the gas the car dies. What could be the cause of both of these things?

Thanks.

 

[ChiTownHussla]

5 speed or auto?

 

[96' Eclipse GS]

In need of an OBD II code?, please. Thank you.

 

[ChiTownHussla]

In need of an OBD II code?, please. Thank you.

you are saying you have one ? or you are asking OP?

 

[jacob238]

It's a 5 speed, and didn't get the code yet, due to it getting dark. I did notice previously that on the 99 eclipse wiring harness, the VSS and Coil pack connectors are the EXACT same. Could this be the issue?

 

[TurboLaserRS]

When I first got my 1g running, all my gauges were loopy as hell. After I found out my problem was my ECU and I replaced it, it doesn't do it anymore.
On other cars, I've seen corroded battery cables, and bad ground wires cause instrument problems. Might want to check those just in case.

 

[jacob238]

Yeah I just rebuilt the motor due to a snapped rod. All the grounds and everything are the same as they were when I pulled the motor when it ran fine before I snapped a rod. I'm hoping it's just something simple like the VSS connector and the coil pack connector being switched around.

Just so I know, could anyone tell me the wiring colors on the connector to the coil pack?

Take in mind that 95-97 wiring harness is different from the 98-99. I just need the 3 wire colors to the coilpack.

 

[bryanwheat]

Yeah I just rebuilt the motor due to a snapped rod. All the grounds and everything are the same as they were when I pulled the motor when it ran fine before I snapped a rod. I'm hoping it's just something simple like the VSS connector and the coil pack connector being switched around.

Just so I know, could anyone tell me the wiring colors on the connector to the coil pack?

Take in mind that 95-97 wiring harness is different from the 98-99. I just need the 3 wire colors to the coilpack.

If the coil connector was connected to the speed sensor than the car wouldn't start. It sounds more like you have a ground problem.

 

[jacob238]

Are there any grounds I could have maybe missed? I know there's one that goes on the intake from the firewall, and the one that grounds to the tranny.

 

[bryanwheat]

Are there any grounds I could have maybe missed? I know there's one that goes on the intake from the firewall, and the one that grounds to the tranny.

The battery should ground to the transmission and the firewall.

 

[jacob238]

Yes all grounds are correct and clean. I also noticed that my egr valve has a broken bolt in the head. And the other is stripped out. It had a piece of metal over it when I bought it. As in it was blocked off. Am I able to just take this off and block it off again? Or do I need this for my car to run?