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Check Engine Light - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Noone knows but you can check it yourself with a paperclip
Its in the stickies here -
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=55403
And Here -
http://www.6gc.net/howto/determine_check_engine_lig...
Its in the stickies here -
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=55403
And Here -
http://www.6gc.net/howto/determine_check_engine_lig...
Topic ID: 88253 • Post ID: 9772177
first to thrid gear :/ - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Check the fluid level before you do anything else. The s54 which is in the GTs takes 2.7 quarts exactly. If you were to put 2.5 or 3.0 quarts in for example, it wouldnt work correctly anymore. Unlike ...
Topic ID: 88248 • Post ID: 9772155
Car Stalled, Won't Start - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Yay, glad you are back on the road and you were able to do it yourself.
It may have been a old or bad coil, just dont take it for granted the new one will last as long. For me they seem to break in tw...
It may have been a old or bad coil, just dont take it for granted the new one will last as long. For me they seem to break in tw...
Topic ID: 88244 • Post ID: 9772141
Car Stalled, Won't Start - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Oh lol, its the small metal piece sticking out of the shiny glue looking stuff.
The high tension is output through the cap to the rotor, then the plug wires and finally to the sparkplug. If you look a...
The high tension is output through the cap to the rotor, then the plug wires and finally to the sparkplug. If you look a...
Topic ID: 88244 • Post ID: 9772135
Car Stalled, Won't Start - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
A coil is a transformer. It turns 12volts into 20,000-50,000 volts using two wound up coils of wire inside.
The electricity inside the 12volt side is converted into a magnetic force(because its wound ...
The electricity inside the 12volt side is converted into a magnetic force(because its wound ...
Topic ID: 88244 • Post ID: 9772133
Car Stalled, Won't Start - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Yes thats the one but check yours with a multimeter before you buy a new one!
If its bad it will test bad.
Primary Resistance .2 - .9 ohms
Secondary Resistance 9.5k - 14.5k Ohms
^from that aut...
If its bad it will test bad.
Primary Resistance .2 - .9 ohms
Secondary Resistance 9.5k - 14.5k Ohms
^from that aut...
Topic ID: 88244 • Post ID: 9772131
Car Stalled, Won't Start - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Dec 5, 2012 - 4:15 PM)
Well she's getting gas alright. Took the spark plugs out again just to double check them and you can smell fuel coming from the cylinders and I could smell raw...
Well she's getting gas alright. Took the spark plugs out again just to double check them and you can smell fuel coming from the cylinders and I could smell raw...
Topic ID: 88244 • Post ID: 9772129
Car Stalled, Won't Start - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Spray starting fluid(ether) into the intake through the throttlebody. If the engine starts on starting fluid then the problem is fuel related. If it still wont start its ignition related.
easiest way ...
easiest way ...
Topic ID: 88244 • Post ID: 9772126
precautions in replacing 5sfe manual trans. - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (reliqhunter @ Dec 5, 2012 - 1:41 PM)
i have an engine hoist if that makes things better?
Well, heres how I did it with my hoist-
Place a jack under the engine, attach the hoist to the tranny(ho...
i have an engine hoist if that makes things better?
Well, heres how I did it with my hoist-
Place a jack under the engine, attach the hoist to the tranny(ho...
Topic ID: 88229 • Post ID: 9771919
precautions in replacing 5sfe manual trans. - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (travisxcore @ Dec 5, 2012 - 12:00 AM)
I'm almost done with my swap. All I gotta do is put in the passenger axel, the plastic skid covers, and put the interior back together and I'm good to go.
...
I'm almost done with my swap. All I gotta do is put in the passenger axel, the plastic skid covers, and put the interior back together and I'm good to go.
...
Topic ID: 88229 • Post ID: 9771917
How Gtfour rotors mount to the hub - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Thats part of why you are supposed to torque the lug-nuts. When you tighten down the lug-nuts it sandwiches the rotor between the wheel and the hub, with the wheel studs supporting it.
It is normal on...
It is normal on...
Topic ID: 88226 • Post ID: 9771874
Project ST204.5 - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Make sure to get those plates that go over the hole in the door, it makes a big difference
Topic ID: 88220 • Post ID: 9771828
Nissan Steer-by-wire - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
Other
› Off Topic
I think it will be a positive thing for 100% of drivers everywhere, because the 95% of drivers who need it will be less likely to smash into the other 5% of us.
If you think about it, it opens a lot o...
If you think about it, it opens a lot o...
Topic ID: 88216 • Post ID: 9771812
98 gt cruise control - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
I could look at it this weekend. Ive got finals next week though
Topic ID: 88204 • Post ID: 9771669
Carpet wet - common leak points? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› General Discussion
I say shampoo the affected area then vacuum it thoroughly. Its still in the 70's and 80's here in Texas but where you live you may need to park it in the garage with a space heater to evaporate the re...
Topic ID: 88196 • Post ID: 9771615
Carpet wet - common leak points? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› General Discussion
Shop vac or a carpet shampooing machine.
The coined money(quarters in the states) vacuums at the self-service car-wash will pick 99% of the water up
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The coined money(quarters in the states) vacuums at the self-service car-wash will pick 99% of the water up
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Topic ID: 88196 • Post ID: 9771612
Carpet wet - common leak points? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› General Discussion
Have you checked the drain plugs on the floorboards? There are rubber grommets on the floorboards that can be removed in order to drain liquids from the low spots inside the car(i.e. a spilt beverage ...
Topic ID: 88196 • Post ID: 9771610
exhaust question - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Everything Glacobar I agree with, but Id like to add that-
Resonance
plays a major part in exhaust design. Just like intake manifold runners, the exhaust system experiences pulses and these pulses can...
Resonance
plays a major part in exhaust design. Just like intake manifold runners, the exhaust system experiences pulses and these pulses can...
Topic ID: 88190 • Post ID: 9771570
exhaust question - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Straight flow mufflers will make your engine sound real loud
Ive got dual 2.5" Delta Flow straight thru mufflers and they are terribly loud.
I cant hear my radio on the highway and I set off car alarm...
Ive got dual 2.5" Delta Flow straight thru mufflers and they are terribly loud.
I cant hear my radio on the highway and I set off car alarm...
Topic ID: 88190 • Post ID: 9771565
exhaust question - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Unless someone can correct me isnt it resonator-resonator-muffler?
The closer the muffler is to the tailpipe the quieter the car will sound
The closer the muffler is to the tailpipe the quieter the car will sound
Topic ID: 88190 • Post ID: 9771559
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