My 89 Lebaron has a 2.5L Turbo and started running really rough. it doesn't stall but hesitates, especially when starting off. I ran trouble codes on it and I replaced the MAP sensor at the tune of $68.99 and it didn't do anything for it. I need to pinpoint what is wrong with it before I keep buying all these expensive sensors. It doesn't overheat at all, it just runs crappy. Don't know what to do!
2007-06-08 08:20:12 · 5 answers · asked by Scott H 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Bang on it with a hammer and see if you get a bunch of crap out of the tail pipe next time you start it. I'd just cut it off anyway and put a straight pipe in it. Sounds like the oxygen sensor or plugs and wires.
2007-06-08 08:28:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well for less than 70 bucks take it in and have someone else diagnose it.
As for catalytic converter . It stinks when it goes out. It can make clanging noises or simply blow a hole in your exhaust. Usually wait for smog check to find that out.
Or find out what it takes to clear the codes maybe reset the computer. Some cases its a simple battery disconnect in others it s a little more complicated.
2007-06-08 15:26:21 · answer #2 · answered by grainy33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this problem and it was the catalytic converter. The car would start and run poorly. The engine could not breath.
Good luck.
2007-06-08 15:30:42 · answer #3 · answered by radar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your converter is stopping up you can tell several ways, 1 check how much exhaust is coming out the tailpipe, 2 get under the car and look at the converter if it is turning red, or when mine stopped up it smelled like rotten eggs
2007-06-08 15:28:43 · answer #4 · answered by proudamerican 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spend some money on an ENGINE diagnostic at a reputable shop, not just a computer scan.
2007-06-08 15:36:41 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋