Thread: help - frustration level rising!

Try unplugging the throttle body and make sure no corrosion is on the pins/connector. Plug it back in and clear the codes.

http://www.obd-codes.com/p0606 http://www.obd-codes.com/p0601 both codes point to the pcm. if its been sitting look for a mouse nest and chewed up wires. open the air box where the filter is, thats where the pcm is. little f ers love to live in there.

You can always just toss it in neutral too and push it where needed or on to the trailer.

But it seems that somehow the computer going to be the issue and need fixing/replacement.

Without the motor running and even if you bypass the power steering it will alway be manual steering and difficult.

Use your popeye arms and you'll be fine.


Just get the front tires on rollers and you can move pretty easy.

when the car is rolling, aka while being pushed the wheels will turn a bit easier vs parked.

Originally Posted by HighOctaneRacing

I'm thinking there's a gas or carbon isssue

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the poster did fail to say if he put fresh gas in or is trying to start it with 2 year old gas.

Does gasoline really go "bad" if you leave it unused for a period of time? Some people are convinced this is just another urban legend, and that people who worry about "old gas" and spend money on fuel stabilizer are wasting psychic energy as well as cash.
But in fact, gasoline can degrade over time. That can lead to a number of problems, ranging from hard starting, to rough running, to no starting at all.
Here's Why

Unlike crude oil, gasoline is a highly refined product brewed to a certain chemical composition with very specific characteristics. One characteristic of gas is volatility, a term used to describe how easily and under what conditions the gas vaporizes so it can be efficiently burned in your car's engine.
The most highly volatile components in gasoline also tend to evaporate over time. As they do, the remaining fuel's volatility and ability to combust properly degrades. The less volatile the fuel, the less effectively it burns in your engine. The result is diminished engine performance. Your engine may still start and run, but it probably won't run as well.
The good news is, once the old gas has been consumed and the tank is topped off with fresh fuel, the problem should cure itself. Evaporation of volatile compounds can be limited by making sure the gas cap is secured tightly. For the same reason, be sure all portable gas containers are sealed tightly as well.
A More Serious Problem: Oxidation

Hydrocarbons in the gas react with oxygen to produce new compounds that eventually change the chemical composition of the fuel. This leads to gum and varnish deposits in the fuel system.
These deposits and impurities can clog up gas lines and filters, as well the small orifices in a carburetor and the even smaller orifices in a fuel injector. Removing these deposits can be expensive and your vehicle may not run at all or run very poorly until they are removed.
Water Contamination

Condensation can form inside your gas tank and lines from heat cycling. Fuels such as E85, which have a high concentration of ethanol alcohol, may be even more susceptible to water contamination, as ethanol likes to draw moisture out of the surrounding air.
Water contamination can be a problem at gas stations with light traffic due to a slightly different kind of heat cycling. The underground storage tanks experience increases and decreases in temperature. This can cause moisture to form and contaminate the fuel. When you fill up at such a station, you're pumping in the water along with the gas. Such low-traffic stations may also have other contaminants in their underground storage tanks, such as rust. They are best avoided when possible.
Water, of course, does not work too well as a fuel in an internal combustion engine.
It will cause hard starting and rough running until it's purged from the system. It can also contribute to internal rusting of the gas lines and tank. The resultant scale and small particles can create a true nightmare, sometimes requiring the replacement of the gas lines and tank at considerable expense.
You can reduce the chances of water contamination by keeping your car's gas tank as close to full as possible, especially if the vehicle is going to be left idle for an extended period.
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/31/does-gas-go-bad/

We should start a gas thread

I never had an issue with using old gas UNTIL I owned motorcycles with carbs. The first start each season would be rough and the jets act up until it ran for about 10-15 minutes. But the gas in the tank was still good to go afterwards. In that case I usee stabl and the carbs don't act funny each spring.
Carry on

i think your stupid lucky man