i recently bought a 1993 ford probe gt v6...when i crank the car the rpms go up to 1100 then idles down really low and vibrates like it wants to cut off and the battery gauge and oil gauge are below normal. but when i give it the gas the battery gauge and the oil gauge goes up to normal..? ok then when im driving down the road it starts cutting back and not wanting to go then itll catch and go....and the car shifts rough at 4500 rpms...and the overdrive off light keeps flashing on and off and ive tried to turn the overdrive back on and it wont turn on...sumbody please help this my only means of transportation....thank you
2007-12-09 14:38:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
First check all of your vacuum hoses. It sounds like you have a vacuum leak some where. They have a tendency to act like you need a tune up. And sometimes it is a combination of both.
2007-12-09 14:44:21 · answer #1 · answered by Big Deal Maker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Complete Fuel System Cleaning & Adjustment! Battery (Alternator Output) & Oil Lights are Caused by the Low RPMs! Shifting & Flashing Overdrive Light Sound More "Electronic" ECU!
Are You Due a Tune-up?
2007-12-09 19:28:51 · answer #2 · answered by sidecar0 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Owned an 89 probe and it ran well over 200k- but it was stock and had PLENTY of little problems (electrical, body, leaks, and that dammed oil filter placement!) I would stay with your toyota and take the advice of the certified FORD tech who answered earlier. A Probe is a Mazda (correct me if I am wrong) and is merely "fair" in quality to begin with- let alone with a motor/tranny mod. Pass on this one.
2016-05-22 10:05:14 · answer #3 · answered by desirae 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya check the vacuum system. the battery gauge and oil pressure gauge are low at a low idle because both those are dependant on engine speed. Check your EGR valve those have tendency to take a crap. Oh yes, how i love those EGR valves
2007-12-09 14:50:17 · answer #4 · answered by nickypoo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well as far as the engine running rough it sounds like the idle control motor has gone bad.
this has happened to me before on my '93 ford.
about the tranny prob. im not sure
2007-12-09 15:24:11 · answer #5 · answered by Carol L 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Might want to try asking people at probetalk.com.
2007-12-09 14:43:36 · answer #6 · answered by chadicenhour 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋