I give up willing to PAY someone to help me!!! - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

$3K_short · 04-25-2004, 05:28 PM

Ok here is the deal...

I just bought a beautiful new VR-4 from GreyGoose on the boards and its giving me a little bit of a headache. I am having trouble with the airflow sensors and possibly my S-AFC wiring. I have been troubleshooting this for a about 2 weeks now in my spare time (not much) and have made progress but not found a cure. In order to get my car registered and "street legal" in time, I have to fix this problem ASAP.

I AM WILLING TO PAY ANYONE WITH AMPLE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THESE CARS TO COME AND HELP ME WITH MY CAR.

My symptoms are that I have a CEL that my datalogger says was an airflow sensor problem. I swapped my stock MAS out for a MAF-T which should replace the airlfow sensor with a new one correct? Well anyway, the CEL is still on (I have not reset it) but now the car is still acting funny and its smoking now at idle like it is running VERY rich. I believe it has something to do with my SAFC, but i am absolutely hopeless with those things as of now.

Symptoms:
S-AFC is getting NO power to it
Car is smoking at idle (havent run it on the street)
REV's are lower than normal
CEL light for airflow sensor.
Stock boost gauge stopped working but my turbo timer still says it boost and i ca hear the turbos.
As far as how much I dont know what I should offer so give me a call and we can discuss that if youd like.

I have the feeling that this is going to be a simple fix as the car was running amazingly well when i bought it and i have not abused it in any way. I would continue to figure this out on my own, but like i said i am runnig out of time and happen to have some cash so I figured that I will see if one of you guys could help me out, I really need this and would make it worth your while.

If you know these cars and have some spare time, please give me a call ANYTIME day or night at 404-643-8210 and I will tell you everything that I know about the problem.

Thanks as always
-Toby

AND I REALLY NEED SOME HELP ON THIS ONE!!!!

$3K_short · 04-25-2004, 05:30 PM

Oh by the way, I live in Alpharetta near the North Point Mall area if anyone is around here.

BigTyla · 04-25-2004, 08:55 PM

There are tons of ATL guys on the forum. Chime in to one of their threads.

$3K_short · 04-25-2004, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BigTyla

There are tons of ATL guys on the forum. Chime in to one of their threads.

Well i was trying not to hijack another thread by starting this one new, but i might have to to get the attention seeing as how I really need some help on this one.

BigTyla · 04-25-2004, 09:59 PM

No harm in a shameless plug

Just get into their thread and post a link...I am sure they wouldn't mind.

ukyo · 04-26-2004, 05:26 AM

You can fix this on your own. You are getting the CEL because the car is not seeing a signal from the air flow sensor (be it the stock sensor or the replacement air metering system). The reason you are not getting a signal is because the SAFC does not have power. So, trace the power wire on the SAFC to it's source and make sure it has a good connection (it probably won't). As soon as you get the power wire to make a good connection the car should return to normal.

My car does the same thing when the SAFC loses power. I need to solder those connections in down there, but I still haven't gotten around to it.

I'm way South of you in Newnan right now, so it's a bit of a drive for me to come and look at it, but there are a lot of GA 3/S up around you. Someone up there should be able to help you out. And if not, let me know, and we can work something out.

Good luck with it!

Tom Wolf · 04-26-2004, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukyo

You can fix this on your own. You are getting the CEL because the car is not seeing a signal from the air flow sensor (be it the stock sensor or the replacement air metering system). The reason you are not getting a signal is because the SAFC does not have power. So, trace the power wire on the SAFC to it's source and make sure it has a good connection (it probably won't). As soon as you get the power wire to make a good connection the car should return to normal.

My car does the same thing when the SAFC loses power. I need to solder those connections in down there, but I still haven't gotten around to it.

I'm way South of you in Newnan right now, so it's a bit of a drive for me to come and look at it, but there are a lot of GA 3/S up around you. Someone up there should be able to help you out. And if not, let me know, and we can work something out.

Good luck with it!

I'm going to solder my connections soon, Trav. We could make a day of it.

(6 more days).

sixsixfour · 04-26-2004, 08:59 AM

Let us know how it turns out. There's quit a few people around ATL that know the SAFC. Not to mention, this weekend there will be a ton more 3S members in ATL for track day!!

You're coming, right??

blackga3s · 04-26-2004, 09:25 AM

speaking of the track day, christy im goin on sunday ive gotta work the rest of the weekend so i really cant hang out much besides the actual track day. Where could i meet you guys and what time?

sixsixfour · 04-26-2004, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackga3s

speaking of the track day, christy im goin on sunday ive gotta work the rest of the weekend so i really cant hang out much besides the actual track day. Where could i meet you guys and what time?

Still working out the details...a PM/email will be going out today...

~Christy

04-25-2004, 05:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
$3K_short Fixing what just broke... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ft. Bliss, TX Drives: 92' VR-4 & 91' RT/TT Trader Rating: (3)	I give up willing to PAY someone to help me!!! Ok here is the deal... I just bought a beautiful new VR-4 from GreyGoose on the boards and its giving me a little bit of a headache. I am having trouble with the airflow sensors and possibly my S-AFC wiring. I have been troubleshooting this for a about 2 weeks now in my spare time (not much) and have made progress but not found a cure. In order to get my car registered and "street legal" in time, I have to fix this problem ASAP. I AM WILLING TO PAY ANYONE WITH AMPLE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THESE CARS TO COME AND HELP ME WITH MY CAR. My symptoms are that I have a CEL that my datalogger says was an airflow sensor problem. I swapped my stock MAS out for a MAF-T which should replace the airlfow sensor with a new one correct? Well anyway, the CEL is still on (I have not reset it) but now the car is still acting funny and its smoking now at idle like it is running VERY rich. I believe it has something to do with my SAFC, but i am absolutely hopeless with those things as of now. Symptoms: S-AFC is getting NO power to it Car is smoking at idle (havent run it on the street) REV's are lower than normal CEL light for airflow sensor. Stock boost gauge stopped working but my turbo timer still says it boost and i ca hear the turbos. As far as how much I dont know what I should offer so give me a call and we can discuss that if youd like. I have the feeling that this is going to be a simple fix as the car was running amazingly well when i bought it and i have not abused it in any way. I would continue to figure this out on my own, but like i said i am runnig out of time and happen to have some cash so I figured that I will see if one of you guys could help me out, I really need this and would make it worth your while. If you know these cars and have some spare time, please give me a call ANYTIME day or night at 404-643-8210 and I will tell you everything that I know about the problem. Thanks as always -Toby AND I REALLY NEED SOME HELP ON THIS ONE!!!! __________________ 1992 Sandstone Grey VR-4 @80,xxx Engine: Fresh Longblock, 13T Turbos w/ 9psi springs, DR SMIC's, SPEC Stage III clutch, 25 Spline Tranny, 680CC Injectors, LS6 MAF-T, Walbro 241w/ re-wire, Greddy e-manage w/ timing control, SMC Alcohol Injection, ATR Downpipe and Catback w/ gutted cats, Test Pipe, Hallman MBC, 3rd gen lifters, Maximal Performance solid motor/tranny mounts, Cianci Performance 3x52mm gauge pod, Autometer Boost and EGTx2, Elec oil pressure gauge, 1G DSM BOV, Palm M100 w/ pocketlogger Other Stuff: 17" Painted Rims, Intrax Springs, Adjustable Rear Control Arms, 1500W of sound, Chrome Mitsu emblem, shaved "3000GT VR-4" "Im sure that half the people on this board would get rid of their cars in a heart beat if we werent so far in debt" -Black1995GTBase Last edited by $3K_short : 04-25-2004 at 05:32 PM.

04-25-2004, 05:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
$3K_short Fixing what just broke... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ft. Bliss, TX Drives: 92' VR-4 & 91' RT/TT Trader Rating: (3)	Re: I give up willing to PAY someone to help me!!! Oh by the way, I live in Alpharetta near the North Point Mall area if anyone is around here.

04-25-2004, 08:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
BigTyla Resident rocket scientist Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Auburn, AL Drives: '93 3000GT ATX TT Trader Rating: (179)	Re: I give up willing to PAY someone to help me!!! There are tons of ATL guys on the forum. Chime in to one of their threads. __________________ Topline Engineering - "Driven to Perfection" 1993 3000GT FWD ATX TT - mods coming<---------------->2009 Honda Fit - 40 mpg ftw Topline Engineering ground wire kit Nov/Dec ground wire GB!!!

04-25-2004, 09:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
BigTyla Resident rocket scientist Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Auburn, AL Drives: '93 3000GT ATX TT Trader Rating: (179)	Re: I give up willing to PAY someone to help me!!! No harm in a shameless plug Just get into their thread and post a link...I am sure they wouldn't mind.

04-26-2004, 05:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
ukyo Devoted Darkling Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Peachtree City, GA Drives: Like John M Trader Rating: (7)	Re: I give up willing to PAY someone to help me!!! You can fix this on your own. You are getting the CEL because the car is not seeing a signal from the air flow sensor (be it the stock sensor or the replacement air metering system). The reason you are not getting a signal is because the SAFC does not have power. So, trace the power wire on the SAFC to it's source and make sure it has a good connection (it probably won't). As soon as you get the power wire to make a good connection the car should return to normal. My car does the same thing when the SAFC loses power. I need to solder those connections in down there, but I still haven't gotten around to it. I'm way South of you in Newnan right now, so it's a bit of a drive for me to come and look at it, but there are a lot of GA 3/S up around you. Someone up there should be able to help you out. And if not, let me know, and we can work something out. Good luck with it! __________________ --Travis (AIM: ukyo1714) 97 Eclipse GSX: Daily Driver (aka, SLOW) 94 3000GT VR-4: 12.835 @ 109.40 (I need a better tune...) 97 Supra TT: 13.363 @ 112.40 (100 octane / street tires) "Wise men wonder while strong men die" -- Breaking Benjamin

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04-26-2004, 08:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
sixsixfour stlth664 was here Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: the ATL Drives: 94TT/96TT/Qx4/Pickup Trader Rating: (15)	Re: I give up willing to PAY someone to help me!!! Let us know how it turns out. There's quit a few people around ATL that know the SAFC. Not to mention, this weekend there will be a ton more 3S members in ATL for track day!! You're coming, right?? __________________ Cty // #146 3SI //1994 Grayish White Pearl Stealth R/T TT // 1996 Olive Pearl Stealth R/T TT sixsixfour.com // Barefoot Racing // GA3S // southeastdragday.com // 1996 Stealth TT production Taco Bell Crew 4 Life // Nikon crew // Club Blue Tape

04-26-2004, 09:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
blackga3s Seminole Football Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Doak Campbell Drives: 95 3kGT & 99 CBRf4 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: I give up willing to PAY someone to help me!!! speaking of the track day, christy im goin on sunday ive gotta work the rest of the weekend so i really cant hang out much besides the actual track day. Where could i meet you guys and what time? __________________