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gotsrt · 11-04-2005, 11:39 AM

Alright I just installed the Quickwhip FMIC and the install went fine until I went to start my car afterwards. The idle on it was rough and very slow could hardly stay alive! What do you think the problem is?

shawn_40312 · 11-04-2005, 11:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by gotsrt

Alright I just installed the Quickwhip FMIC and the install went fine until I went to start my car afterwards. The idle on it was rough and very slow could hardly stay alive! What do you think the problem is?

computer gotta learn the new fmic, start it up a few times and drive it some, it will get better.

gotsrt · 11-04-2005, 11:55 AM

Thanks man I was thinking to adjust the throttle body but I will give what you said a try. I drove it once and it died on me like twice if I didn't keep my foot on the gas?

Chefskeez6 · 11-04-2005, 11:59 AM

something isn't right, make sure your fittings are tight especially the hotside hose to intercooler. Also check vacuum lines, maybe you somehow pulled on off. Do you have a boost leak tester?

gotsrt · 11-04-2005, 12:02 PM

Hot side is on the drivers side right?

blksrt404 · 11-04-2005, 12:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by gotsrt

Hot side is on the drivers side right?

That is the cold side...Hot side is on the passenger side or the other drivers side

gotsrt · 11-04-2005, 12:13 PM

Thanks bro I just checked the hoses and they are all fine I have the car outside running now to let the computer figure things out but it is still running rough!!!

gotsrt · 11-04-2005, 12:52 PM

Well still no luck I am kinda lost. I was thinking that the spark plugs might be bad. But how could the intercooler affect that. Well in all actually it couldn't! But anyways if there are anymore ideas hit me up!!!!!

blksrt404 · 11-04-2005, 01:19 PM

I dont know if this will help but it cant hurt...Try resetting the PCM....

gotsrt · 11-04-2005, 01:20 PM

How do you do that?

uberingram · 11-04-2005, 01:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by gotsrt

How do you do that?

By pulling the battery and letting it sit for 5-15 minutes.

Double check all your intercooler hoses and other misc. vacuum lines. If that fails then chalk it up to kick ass coincidence and replace your plugs/wires.

jacobsen23 · 11-04-2005, 01:46 PM

Or you could put your stock IC back on and see if that corrects the problem

dhardison · 11-04-2005, 02:00 PM

Maybe your FMIC had some foam peanuts still inside from shipping when you installed it. Mine was FULL of them when I received my QWHIPS FMIC (plastic caps came off). It's possible it pulled one in to the TB. Just a thought........

Dan

turbojunk · 11-04-2005, 02:03 PM

Its a piece....

moltenice · 11-04-2005, 02:10 PM

computer doesnt have to learn shit......... There is no way the car would be acting that way after a FMIC install becasue of the computer. If all you did was install the FMIC and didnt touch anything else then the problems lies there. You have checked and have no boost leaks, or loose pipes, so the only other thing i can think of like mentioned above is the peanuts that come in the box.. maybe some went up stream, possibly getting stuck in front of the TB..
Sounds like to might have to tear some stuff apart......