Go Back   Rotary Car Club > Tech Discussion > RX-7 2nd Gen Specific (1986-92)

RX-7 2nd Gen Specific (1986-92) RX-7 1986-92 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-29-2008, 10:05 PM   #1
RoughRex
Out of Nickels and Dimes
 
RoughRex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 192
Rep Power: 18
RoughRex is on a distinguished road
I've seen this happen if there is a big intake or vacuum leak. Too much unregulated air into the engine causes it to die when the ECU switches to the AFM after startup.
__________________
1988 GXL
RoughRex is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-29-2008, 10:47 PM   #2
IndyParts
Rick's Speed Shop
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 93
Rep Power: 18
IndyParts is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by RoughRex View Post
I've seen this happen if there is a big intake or vacuum leak. Too much unregulated air into the engine causes it to die when the ECU switches to the AFM after startup.
+1

Look around the intake and see if you don't have a loose clamp or something of that nature. Sounds like you have a large leak.
__________________
We Make Custom Shifter Boots! Check Out the Vendor Section!

Rick's Speed Shop
IndyParts is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:40 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Hosted by www.GotPlacement.com