1996 Volvo 960 Logo
LoverofVolvo Posted on Jul 18, 2012
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

Car is idling rough all coil packs have been changed along with spark plugs

And fuel injectors #2 and 5 as a mechanic said I was not getting fuel. Well car still is idling rough. I even changed the connectors to the coil packs as the wires seemed to be corroded and I thought that would solve the problem. It did a little but still slow and hesitating take off and does idle semi rough. I then realized that maybe I need to get another harness altogether for the coil packs to find out they can cost from the dealership $5000 that is not going to happen. Any suggestions regarding this problem or where is the best place to get the wiring harness?

2 Answers

Jonah Oneal

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

  • Volvo Master 14,092 Answers
  • Posted on Aug 27, 2012
Jonah Oneal
Volvo Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Joined: Mar 17, 2009
Answers
14092
Questions
0
Helped
7241634
Points
44533

The ecm fuel injector driver circuit could be the fault.have ecm checked out, it could be the problem dont buy new wires harness until you exhaust other possibilities.see ecm control injectors driver circuit.

Anonymous

Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Sergeant:

An expert that has over 500 points.

  • Expert 214 Answers
  • Posted on Jul 19, 2012
Anonymous
Expert
Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Sergeant:

An expert that has over 500 points.

Joined: Jul 04, 2012
Answers
214
Questions
0
Helped
29249
Points
619

Dont get another harness. If you are using Autozone supplied coil packs, the problem is most likely the coils from Autozone. I have went through this exact same thing before. I changed the coild because one had a burn mark on the boot between the plug and the coil pack. I noticed it when changing spark plugs. The new coil from Autozone made the vehicle struggle on take offs and idle rough and the vehicle had no power. I installed another coil from Autozone again which was supposedly a better model and costed more. The vehicle ran a little smoother but the rough idle and small misfire was still there. I installed another coil from the dealership and the problem was fixed immediately.
I also replaced one of the coil connectors for a different cylinder but only because i broke it when disconnecting the coil packs to remove the spark plugs.
And when I installed all my coils and the new one from Autozone, I used dielectric grease on all the connectors. But the rough idle and power loss was immediate following installing the new coil from Autozone.
Beware if you are using coils from another part store because many part stores get their parts from the same source.

Ad

5 Related Answers

240cpa

  • 548 Answers
  • Posted on Jan 15, 2009

SOURCE: 95 volvo 940 DL hesitates injector error codes 113, 212, 232

Check the fuse to the injector. If it is out or got wet, it could mimic these conditions. let me know what happens. I have an 85 model.

Ad
A

Anonymous

  • Posted on Nov 02, 2008

SOURCE: I have a 1995 Volvo

check the maf sensor or go to auto zone they check with the a machine for free tell you the code # for engine light...get code #?

Anonymous

  • 1 Answer
  • Posted on Aug 11, 2008

SOURCE: car will not start when

hi there, when air flow unplugged, ecu goes into limp home mode ,a back up if something dies whilst driving. it sounds as if your used mass air flow sensor is faulty , they are more fragile than they look, one knock and these early fine wire models are gone. i replaced many when i worked at a volvo dealership a few years ago. hope this helps, and good luck.

Anonymous

  • 8 Answers
  • Posted on Dec 19, 2008

SOURCE: replaced Idle Air Valve and EGR Valve. Car still runs rough.

There is an *awful lot* of stuff that can cause a car to have hesitation on acceleration.
Have a *good* mechanic read the codes from your vehicle and do the diagnosis.

You might also suspect a crappy or clogged EGR valve.

Like the other post said, you could try buying some MAF cleaner and carefully spray the element inside of the MAF sensor with it according to directions ... that's pretty easy to do. But this only works for the "hot wire" type of MAF sensor. The cold-wire or any other type this will not be possible for.

On the chance that the MAF is contributing to the problem ... here's something you might try.

MAF sensors are very very VERY sensative. Any, and I mean ANY crack or air infiltration in the duct or housing that goes from your MAF sensor to the plenum will cause your car to have problems.
(that is, the section of the air ducting that is *behind* the MAF sensor... in other words, the section of black plastic or rubber ducting that is between the MAF sensor housing and your engine.)

Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
Clean the whole outside of the housing, ducting etc with hot water and something to cut the grease a bit like dishsoap , maybe a couple squirts of carb cleaner and rinse - dry it off with a towel (make it pretty)... this means the whole outside of the rubber or plastic tube or duct between the MAF sensor and the plenum (air intake) on the engine. Then, check that every band-clamp (hose clamp) or any other fastener on that ducting is properly tight ... tighten any that are not. Now get a big roll of duct tape or electrical tape and wrap tape around any and all areas of that run of ducting that has any possibility of being loose or cracked including at any joints ... wrap it as if you were trying to stop a leak from a hose ... round-and-round.

Importantly, if any of the ducting is the hard rubber type that has a sort of "accordion" appearance, duct tape that section where those ridges are really well ... this is a notorious place for hairline cracks.

Finally, hook the battery back up and restart the car ... make sure to drive it for a good 20 or so minutes so that the engine can make any accomodations to it's electronic controls.

If this does not help and you decide to go back to spray your MAF sensor off, you will obviously have to unseal/untape at the joints necessary to access the MAF sensor. (But FIRST make sure you have the hot-wire style MAF that this will work on, eh?)

You may in fact end up taking your tape job back off if it turns out not to be the problem ... but hey it's a shot.

Anonymous

  • 4793 Answers
  • Posted on Mar 09, 2010

SOURCE: how do you clean a throttle body on 1999 s70?

try this b4 taking things apart... redexe/wynns fuel additive and using high octane fuel the computer will adjust running accordingly...

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

Both coils do not fire on 1 and 4. Will start but only running on 2 cylinders. Could both coils be bad or should I look elsewhere?

Part 3 -How to Test the Ignition Module and Crank Sensor ...

easyautodiagnostics.com > Ford > 2.3L
Mar 1, 2012 - Spark plugs for cylinders #2 and #3 get spark at the exact same time. ...voltage -12 Volts) to both individual ignition coils within the coil pack. ... Ford Mustang or Ranger (or 2.3L Mazda B2300), this is what you'll need ... for this 'Switching Signal' at the coil pack... but you can also test this ... 1991, 1992, 1993.

How to Diagnose a Misfiring Cylinder (2.3L Ford Ranger ...

troubleshootmyvehicle.com > Ford > 2.3L
Apr 3, 2012 - Bad Fuel Injectors can cause a Misfire Condition. ... the ignition system on the 2.3L Ford Mustang or Ranger consists of 2 ignition coil packs, ...

2002 ranger misfire rough idle - Discussion on Topix

www.topix.com > Ford Ranger
Jul 27, 2007 - My truck is giving the code misfire in number 4 cyl. I replaced my spark plugs, Wires, Coil packs (both of them) and all my fuil ... three (3.0L v6) go bad, the fuel/air mixture gets messed up. Judged: 2. 2 ... My truck runs rough only at idle. ...code for ford ranger 2002, 2.3 5speed. truck runs like a champ but that ...

Extremely stumped! I need the best and brightest 1994 Ford ...

answers.edmunds.com > Edmunds Answers
0helpful
1answer

Why does my 89 pontiac 6000le idle slightly rough after having the fuel injectors replaced? The reason I had to have them replaced was because of the ethanol in todays fuel ruined the original fuel in

If it is idling like it was before the inj were replaced then you have fixed the wrong problem the ethonol doesn't damage injectors you probably have a spark plug wire that is bad or a coilpack is bad or you have a fouled spark plug? A compression test can tell you of any problems with the valves! The injectors are designed to be compatible with flamible liquids ie gasoline or alcohol! I have been a mechanic for 23 years and have never seen inj fail due to alcohol in today's gasolines! You might have been scammed? Anytime you have repairs done request your old parts to be returned to you! You might have to take the mechanic who claimed he replaced your inj to small claims court! Try replacing the plug wires and the spark plugs first if no change then get carburetor cleaner and with the engine running spray the inside of the throttle body where it is black with the throttle open and engine rpms increased if that doesn't change it the coil packs might be going bad there are three so buy all three as a set so you don't have to change them at different intervals! Depending on mileage the timing belt is reccommended to be changed at 150,000 miles the spark plugs are due at 100,000 the coil packs should last over 200,000 miles so I'm guessing it is time for major preventative maintenance? The timing belt being worn can cause rough idle too!
0helpful
1answer

What could cause it to idle rough

No codes? In the following order I would clean the idle air control, change spark plugs, check plug wires, check for vacuum leaks, run some fuel injector cleaner through your fuel tank.
0helpful
1answer

2001 ford focus misfire cylinder 2

Can you confirm cylinder two is getting spark ?
If it is, it could be something mechanical or the fuel injector.
0helpful
1answer

94 honda accord vtec Car started to have a rough idle and a **** like feel when it only comes to a stop as in a stopsign or stoplight. When I accelerate pass 10mph the rough idle and jerks goes away....

I don't think it's a fuel problem. Sounds more like spark. Change plugs and wires, and possibly the coil pack. Also could be idle control sensor.
5helpful
2answers

How do i fix my 2001 cadillac catera idle problem. ive tried fuel injector cleaner, changed the spark plugs, and o2 sensors, but it still idles rough and im throwing these codes. bad o2 sensor bank 1...

The problems you are describing indicate to me that you likely need to replace the coil pack that runs from the spark plugs ,and the plug wires end up at it.It also may be the spark plug wires,get a water bottle and spray the wires after dark and if you get a light show from them then replace them,if not,replace the coil pack.
0helpful
1answer

Recently I had my 2000 gmc 2500 6.0 liter truck start running rough. I changed the spark plugs, checked the coil packs and replaced the fuel pumpand fuel filter. Still no change....Any suggestions?

ROUGH IDLING CAN BE CAUSE BY MANY THINGS.I AM LOOKING AT LEAKING VACUUM HOSES OR INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK.DIRTY FUEL INJECTORS AND WORN ENGINE VALVES WILL CAUSE ROUGH IDLING.ALSO LOW IDLE SPEED CAUSE ENGINE TO RUN ROUGH.
0helpful
1answer

Issue's with rough idling......

get a pair of pointy nose pliers start the car let the engine revs settle, when they have pinch off the return line from the fuel rail and see if the revs come up if so you have a injector problem and get the m cleaned (don't pinch off the hose to long as it will make a fuel leak only do it for a couple of seconds)
Not finding what you are looking for?

1,518 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Volvo Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Thomas Perkins
Thomas Perkins

Level 3 Expert

15088 Answers

john h

Level 3 Expert

29494 Answers

Are you a Volvo Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...