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Author Topic: Lost some power after a ECM Test bypass  (Read 2281 times)

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Offline rootsyliving

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Lost some power after a ECM Test bypass
« on: February 24, 2015, 08:54:00 PM »
Other member rollguy(rich) fixed my stalling issue with a ECM Test bypass.  It does not stall now but has lost some power. I am going back to have him fix the issue but we need to know EXACTLY what to do. Can someone pleas help us ASAP. Thank you
« Last Edit: February 24, 2015, 08:55:14 PM by rootsyliving »

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Re: Lost some power after a ECM Test bypass
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2015, 04:57:36 PM »
Lost engine power? That's because the timing isn't changing like it did before when the knock sensor was controlling it. Your base timing may need to be advanced a bit to make up for it.
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Re: Lost some power after a ECM Test bypass
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2015, 11:51:20 AM »
Thank you. Have rich fixing it on Monday.

 

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