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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 01:24 AM
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Thanks, I don't want to put the stock PCM back in.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 01:28 AM
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The code you're getting is normal for a Stage 1 PCM......the company did their job. The problem lies elsewhere, perhaps in the TPS.....

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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 01:32 AM
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OK, So now I take it to the Stealership and deal with them?
So the Mis-fire at 3 to 4K is what a bad TPS (wiring) would do??
 
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 01:38 AM
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The harness on the TPS sometimes rubs thru the insulation on the wires....fairly common problem. Symptoms come and go. Also check your plug wires/boots for melt down from the heat of the turbo. Another common problem on 03/04 SRT-4s, including mine.
Heat shield and better wires can cure the problem for less than $80 and you can install yourself.

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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 02:32 AM
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OK, I don't think it's a Miss-Fire. I just got back from a longer test drive. Under normal driving it's fine. It's when you pour the coals to it is when the problem starts. It almost feels like the BOV is not holding. Does this sound like a maybe??
 
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 03:57 AM
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Stage 1 under normal operating conditions, and being minor on the gas, tends to stumble in the 2-3000K range.

Stage 1 under normal operating conditions also tends to buck going downhil if the vac is -18 or "above"

What your experiencing is under hard accel? I would say get the TPS repair kit, its about 17 bucks and can't hurt. Also check your plugs and wires....that can also cause a car to fall on its face. The PCM is programmed properly according to that code though. The other thing I would do is check the "prongs" on the plugs for the computer....one of them may have bent.

Does your boost gauge read all of the normal levels for vac at idle, and boost?
 
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 06:28 AM
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The boost gauge looks normal (engine off it reads 0, when I hammer it, it goes almost to 20 then falls to around 15ish). I still have the OEM spark plugs (only have 4600 miles on it) and MSD wires and coil. This is why I was thinking it might be the BOV. But I'll get the TPS kit. I would do it under warranty but I don't like other people touching my girl. And yes it only happens under hard accel. I'll check the prongs in the morning.
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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It wouldn't hurt to replace the plugs and wires either...but thats a hardcore stumble that you're experiencing.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 04:11 AM
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OK, what plugs do I need?
My wires are new MSD's.
Is there anything else I need to do or check???
 
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Old Oct 12, 2006 | 11:42 PM
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Well I order the new sparks plugs today. I'll have them Friday afternoon. I hope this is the fix.
 
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