So I've recently purchased a 96' FTO GPX in pretty good condition for it's age. Minor cosmetic issues, have replaced water pump, timing belt and rocker cover gaskets. It has a few other issues I'm a bit puzzled at.
Main issues:
-A/C gets colder with revs but is warm/fan at idle.
-Has trouble starting, if sitting for longer than 6 hours. Getting progressively worse...
I've looked at some of the other threads that are somewhat close but not the exact same issue. I've had electrics tested; fine, purchased a new fuel filter waiting for that to come in, and I took the A/C to get regassed. Very vaguely told me the compressor is screwed. Dude seemed a bit sketch but not too sure.
Having trouble starting, not the battery...
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Re: Having trouble starting, not the battery...
Well the compressor spins faster with revs so it makes a little bit of sense...
Starting issue could be the starter motor or a parasitic drain? Does the car lose revs on idle?
Starting issue could be the starter motor or a parasitic drain? Does the car lose revs on idle?
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Re: Having trouble starting, not the battery...
Start by checking the error codes. Then the dartboard gets bigger.
https://www.ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtop ... 21&t=14667
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Re: Having trouble starting, not the battery...
No way. Never check error codes, let us just elaborate until all parts not related to the actual issue have been replaced.
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Re: Having trouble starting, not the battery...
Thanks for the quick response!
Engine light flashing consistently at 2hz. Neutral is the same.
I assume that also means no codes?
TCL is 1hz but does not appear/functions correctly while driving etc.
ABS appears to be only one throwing codes.
32 Front left ABS sensor rotor Defective teeth; and 52 with relay out.
Revs don't move while idling. Checked voltage, 12.8 before starting car (issue was present when starting). No amps, volts over the fuses. Don't think it's a parasitic drain from that.
Engine light flashing consistently at 2hz. Neutral is the same.
I assume that also means no codes?
TCL is 1hz but does not appear/functions correctly while driving etc.
ABS appears to be only one throwing codes.
32 Front left ABS sensor rotor Defective teeth; and 52 with relay out.
Revs don't move while idling. Checked voltage, 12.8 before starting car (issue was present when starting). No amps, volts over the fuses. Don't think it's a parasitic drain from that.
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Re: Having trouble starting, not the battery...
Starter on the way out imo