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1996 All Other Makes All Other Models Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Engine, Fuel pressure.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on May 13, 2007

1996 sunfire 2.2 no power ans smokes black

I have a 1996 sunfire 2.2 with 120000 miles. two weeks ago i got a problem with the crank position sensor and put a new one in. a couple days ago ithe engin started to lack power and smoke . checked the spark plugs and they are black and unburned gas on them. the plugs and wires are new so the airfilter. could someone give me tips on what the problem is.there is no engine light on so problem is hard to find.
thank you
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Replied on May 14, 2007



Check the fuel pressure and fuel pressure regulator-you're burning rich-could also be an ignition problem.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on May 14, 2007

tank you for your help. the problem was the vacume hose to the fuel regulator was brokem.i like to know if there is an adjustement on the crank possition sensor?
thank you

Tiny Response from fun1
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