Problem with SR, bad idle and stalls - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

1eightySX · 02-20-2007, 12:21 PM

I have a 1991 180sx with the redtop SR20DET. I am having problems with the idle. it seems that when i let my car sit while running the idle will drop and this causes the car to shake. Eventually it will stall but first it seems to correct itself. Also, once I start driving it boggs a bit then accelerates. I find that it decelerates very quickly while driving as if it is about to stall.

I have changed my maf, and my fuel filter. I live in a fairly cold climate and has recently started warming up outside so now my car is running a closer to usal running tempurature. I will be taking it to a shop, but i would like to at least have an idea of what they should be looking at. I should note that when it was really cold out by belt would squeal, so i am not ruling out my altenator.

GSXRJJordan · 02-20-2007, 12:26 PM

How are your vacuum connections? Sounds like a vacuum problem, doubt it's an alternator problem, usually the squeaky belt is just because that belt has been sitting in a Japanese junkyard forever.

Canaduh · 02-20-2007, 12:27 PM

Vacuum. Where abouts do you live in canada?

1eightySX · 02-20-2007, 01:12 PM

I am in Regina Saskatchewan, (you realize I have now left myself open for a slew of insults)

1eightySX · 02-26-2007, 04:55 PM

Just to follow up. I took my car in and it turns out the fuel pump is cutting in and out. So I have ordered a walbro pump and it is on its way. Also, the alt. belt did need to be tightened, although that is not the source of the problem. Thanks for the help.

02-20-2007, 12:21 PM	#1
1eightySX Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: canada Posts: 100 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Problem with SR, bad idle and stalls I have a 1991 180sx with the redtop SR20DET. I am having problems with the idle. it seems that when i let my car sit while running the idle will drop and this causes the car to shake. Eventually it will stall but first it seems to correct itself. Also, once I start driving it boggs a bit then accelerates. I find that it decelerates very quickly while driving as if it is about to stall. I have changed my maf, and my fuel filter. I live in a fairly cold climate and has recently started warming up outside so now my car is running a closer to usal running tempurature. I will be taking it to a shop, but i would like to at least have an idea of what they should be looking at. I should note that when it was really cold out by belt would squeal, so i am not ruling out my altenator.

02-20-2007, 12:26 PM	#2
GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	How are your vacuum connections? Sounds like a vacuum problem, doubt it's an alternator problem, usually the squeaky belt is just because that belt has been sitting in a Japanese junkyard forever. __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

02-20-2007, 01:12 PM	#4
1eightySX Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: canada Posts: 100 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am in Regina Saskatchewan, (you realize I have now left myself open for a slew of insults) Last edited by 1eightySX; 02-21-2007 at 04:50 PM..

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

02-20-2007, 12:27 PM	#3
Canaduh Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 227 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Vacuum. Where abouts do you live in canada?

02-26-2007, 04:55 PM	#5
1eightySX Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: canada Posts: 100 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just to follow up. I took my car in and it turns out the fuel pump is cutting in and out. So I have ordered a walbro pump and it is on its way. Also, the alt. belt did need to be tightened, although that is not the source of the problem. Thanks for the help.