Losing power while driving?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-18-2010, 11:51 PM
  #41  
Team Owner
 
01tl4tl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Age: 64
Posts: 33,535
Received 1,137 Likes on 1,067 Posts
ever run seafoam thru the gas or intake vac port?
with wrong plugs and resultant carbon buildup it will really help
Old 11-19-2010, 07:27 AM
  #42  
7th Gear
 
diehardrockrchik's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Age: 34
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
so my boyfriend said they're not bosch plugs that he put in but i still think replacing them can't hurt anything. The car has been running fine the past couple of days now but i am still going to replace the o2 as soon as i can afford to buy one.
Old 11-19-2010, 07:28 AM
  #43  
7th Gear
 
diehardrockrchik's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Age: 34
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
he loves seafoam. i'm sure he has done something like that with my car at some point.
Old 11-19-2010, 10:52 AM
  #44  
Team Owner
 
01tl4tl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Age: 64
Posts: 33,535
Received 1,137 Likes on 1,067 Posts
you need to know exactly what plugs are in it--they should last 60kmiles or more no sweat.. if they are the correct ones!

remove 1 front and ck its maker markings and condition
Over-use of seafoam is not good for the parts--enough is enough,, and the TL has a few specifics to doing it really well for our rides

easy method: run 1 can thru just under half tank of gas to clean entire system--do that twice
Also use carb cleaner on the TB air plate inside TB assembly

have the egr ports been cleaned?--2 hour `diy` restores performance in many cases
Old 11-19-2010, 12:29 PM
  #45  
7th Gear
 
diehardrockrchik's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Age: 34
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by 01tl4tl
have the egr ports been cleaned?--2 hour `diy` restores performance in many cases
i dont believe so
Old 11-19-2010, 02:21 PM
  #46  
Team Owner
 
01tl4tl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Age: 64
Posts: 33,535
Received 1,137 Likes on 1,067 Posts
major cause of problems
Old 06-28-2012, 09:35 PM
  #47  
1st Gear
 
kim6536's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2001 Acura TL Losing Power

I have a 2001 Acura TL that started jerking a little, now it is bogging it. It feels like it is losing power sporadically. There is no problem starting the car. It just loses power when I go to accelerate. Charging test shows its charging 14.8 and my local mechanic has a smaller scanner and no codes came up. Any suggestions?
Old 06-29-2012, 08:02 AM
  #48  
Pro
 
victus1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Age: 53
Posts: 657
Received 172 Likes on 125 Posts
Originally Posted by kim6536
There is no problem starting the car. It just loses power when I go to accelerate.

Sounds like the symptoms of a faulty MAP sensor. As long as it doesn't misfire, you can eliminate plugs, coils and fuel injectors. I guess it may also be a faulty O2 sensor, but somebody else can chime in about that. You can find out how to diagnose these items in the TL service manual. Do a search here to find links to download it.
Old 06-29-2012, 10:11 AM
  #49  
Team Owner
 
01tl4tl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Age: 64
Posts: 33,535
Received 1,137 Likes on 1,067 Posts
faulty parts usually trigger a CEL and codes
NOTE codes are CLUES not diagnosis in themself,,along with test and techs knowledge of what codes together mean what..(example multi cyl misfire often 1 bad coil)

Parts stores everywhere in the usa `except Ca` will do free code scans for you

first thing I would do: clean the egr system inside the intake manifold
it leads to so many probs-an 01 is way overdue
Also pull a spark plug or 2 to see if replaced yet? correct plugs if new?
if not--do so with the proper ngk Irids 8 bucks each

Seafoam gas tank, clean Throttle body/iacv when doing egr cleanout
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
TL-Rocket
3G TL (2004-2008)
12
04-29-2023 02:33 AM
Yumcha
Automotive News
9
02-25-2020 09:57 AM
Yumcha
Automotive News
16
09-14-2015 03:16 PM
asahrts
Member Cars for Sale
0
09-04-2015 05:55 PM



Quick Reply: Losing power while driving?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:52 PM.