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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 09:25 AM
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Default engine cuttin out at 3000rpm

hey there i just got done puttin my ls back into my eg after swapping transmissions and a new clutch kit.. and ran into a mechanical failure im not sure whats wrong but my engine won't go past 3000 rpm, im thinkin it mite be a simple vaccum leak somewher or somethin.. but everytime i step down on the gas all the way it jus sits at 3000 like its got 2 step or somethin.. but it don't.. i can still drive the car normal just no racingg =[... if neone has any idea please let me know!!
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 09:26 AM
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Default Re: engine cuttin out at 3000rpm (Homotor)

change your fuel filter and get back to me
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 09:30 AM
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Default Re: engine cuttin out at 3000rpm (DirtySol)

i'll try that thanks
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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I've heard sometimes when they do that, the ECU is in "limp home" for whatever reason.
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 03:33 PM
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Default Re: engine cuttin out at 3000rpm (200kCivicSI)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 200kCivicSI &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've heard sometimes when they do that, the ECU is in "limp home" for whatever reason.</TD></TR></TABLE>
if the ECU is chipped and the chip went bad or the chip is disconnected for some reason the car will have a 3k revlimiter and run like crap. The CEL will be on also.
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