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Old 02-21-2004, 12:55 PM
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I just got a 92 hatch and its running rich what could be causing it and how do I fix it .
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Do you have a chipped ecu?
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is it a stock motor
Old 02-21-2004, 01:12 PM
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headers intake exhaust plug wires besides that the motor is stock
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What is it doing that makes you think it is running rich? What are it's symptoms?
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why do you say that it is running rich? are you getting an o2 cel? bad mileage? you could have a leak in the vacum line and its overcompensating by dumping a ton of fuel in. Driveability is a fine science, let us know why you think its rich?
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u can smell it. I know what oil smells like b.c my car burns oil. Plus when i get on it hard it blows lite gray smoke and it smells like gas. i have only had the car for a week and its my daily drive so i don't have time to take it part and look everything over.
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have you looked for an adjustable fuel pressure regulator?
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