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  1. evolucion311

    Electrical Pinout Test Blues And Tips For Noobs

    First, let me say thanks for WMBurns for all he does for the community. This post is a warning/heads up for new guys running pinout tests on their PCM/ECM. See those three connectors (2 gray, 1 black) above of the PCM? Yeah, they need to be plugged in to each other when the factory manual...
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    Slow Leak From Coolant / Heater Hose, O-ring Size?

    Hey all, My 02 GT has a very slow leak from the heater hose where it mates with the fitting on the passenger side of the firewall. The hose that is on there now is a used hose I pulled off a donor parts car. I believe the O-rings inside the hose fitting are worn and I'd like to replace...
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    P0193 FPRS high input... could FPDM be related?

    Alright gents, so continues the never-ending saga of my car's woes. The car was just serviced for a P0118 that ended up being a bad ECT sensor connector. That issue is fixed. I drove the car 20 miles after picking it up and now the computer is showing a single P0193 code. I measure 5 volts...
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    Temp gauge doesn't work with engine running (VIDEO) P0118 code, what gives?

    Hey StangNet: My 02 GT convertible is throwing a P0118 at me. KOEO the temp gauge reads correctly. When I crank the engine and it goes KOER the needle falls to the sub-zero range. I have replaced both the PCM and ECT trying to fix this but it is to no avail. Anyone seen anything like this...
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    Glowing catalytic converter (video)

    So is this what a bad cat looks like? :flame: WATCH ME GLOW!
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    Must cams be removed to remove cylinder head?

    Might be a stupid question but I have to pull my passenger side head off my 02 GT and am wondering if it is necessary to remove the camshaft to do so with the engine in the car?
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    CEL flashing, bad idle, severe misfire, P0302 P0316, compression test results

    MAJOR UPDATE 12/27/11: The car is fixed. I pulled both cylinder heads off, machined them, and reinstalled. I changed the spark plugs from copper core Autolites to platinum core Motorcraft. I am still having an electrical issue with the ECT and a P0118 code but I think this is a wiring problem...
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    GEORGIA: Factory Original Bullitts from 02 GT w/ tires good tread

    Located in Atlanta, some minor curb rash. Wheels all spin true. Original owner, upgraded to chrome Saleens. Will fit all 94-04's no problem. Asking $400 w/ tires, will entertain reasonable offers. EVOLUCION311 AT YAHOO DOT COM
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    Installed new clutch and i get NOTHING when leasing pedal

    UPDATE FIXED! Installed new clutch and i get NOTHING when releasing pedal Hey all: OK... So I did a clutch job on my 2002 GT convertible. The throwout bearing was gone after 144k original miles and it was time to do the job. The disc and pressure plate were still good but with that many...
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    Strut dust boot / mount with UPR CC plates?

    I just swapped out my stock struts for Tokico HP Blues and am having trouble figuring out what to do about the dust boots. I am not reusing the factory strut mounts as they were worn and caused a creaking sound in the top of the strut tower when turning. I have UPR 4-bolt caster/camber...
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    Georgia shop to install subframe connectors?

    Title says it all. I am picking up some full length subframe connectors for my 02 GT vert and am looking for the hive mind's opinion on a good Georgia shop, preferably in the Atlanta area, that can install these things the RIGHT way the FIRST time. Thanks in advance!
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    ABS Hydraulic & Control modules w/ traction control

    PRICE DROP ABS Hydraulic & Control modules w/ traction control For sale is one HCU from a 2000 GT w/ trac that to the best of my knowledge works just fine. The electronic control module attached to it, however, is the one I pulled from my 2002 GT w/ trac. I used the original 2000 module on my...
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    Which to get? Front vs Rear sway bar

    I have a GT convertible and only have the money to afford one sway bar upgrade. Should I get the front or rear sway bar and why?
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    Squeak & Creak over speed bumps - FIXED

    Hi all: Long story short, I go over speed bumps and get this awful clunky creak squeak when coming down over the hump. This problem was/is not applicable to small bumps in the road but rather the car coming down suddenly over a large speed hump. I checked/replaced (all recent, but not all...
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    How to check for bad COPs with multimeter

    Hey guys, Can anyone explain how one would check to see if a COP is bad? I have an 02 GT that is hesitating and stumbling at low RPMs under high load in low gears but not WOT. Specifically, what range of resistance or voltage is normal for a healthy COP, unhealthy?
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    PCV to TB hose collapsed, why?

    Hi all, My 2002 GT vert has a collapsed hose going from the PCV valve to the Throttle Body by the EGR valve. This little adventure started a few summers ago when I was throwing lean codes because the original hose was cracked wide open. I found a replacement and swapped it out. The...