The Hesitation and Sputtering
Tracking List
*Tracks who has sputtering and hesitation problems, who has fixed them, what
the fix was, mileage, model, year, and dates all where possible.
KEY: Info in GREEN. Fixes are in BLUE. Problem status in RED.
| Alert me of fixes/updates. | |
3SI Screename | Year / Model / Engine |
| 1.ProwlerGT | 95 3000GT N/A 8/11/2009 - Fixed by replacing spark plugs with proper plug and heat range. Was using IK24's; Needed IK20's since I don't have enough mods for the colder IK24's. |
| 2.91NoTurbo | 91 3000GT N/A - Obviously : 4/18/2005 - Still sputtering. NO new data. CAR SOLD. |
| 3.StealthRT86 | Stealth RT N/A May have found problem; VACUUM LEAK.10/6/2004 Waiting for testing. NEWS: (10/10/2004)- Sold car not fixed. Had dropped 14K into the car. Funds & patience exhausted. |
| 4.sexybluelady | 1994 3000gt SL N/A 4/18/2005 - Fixed the problem with new upper plenum and gasket that does NOT have an EGR VALVE as the ECU in her car doesn't support one (1st gen engine/2nd gen ECU/ 2nd gen CAR). Now troubleshooting problems with shifting tranny, but may not be related. |
| 5.iluzion | 92 Stealth R/T N/A Fixed by replacing "ignition power transistor" and new ECU that the IPT had burnt out - http://www.3si.org/forum/showpost.php?p=2476614&postcount=546 Post 546 in this thread 11/6/2004 and 11/29/2004 |
| 6.RuFF RyDer778 | 95 3000GT N/A Fixed with a rebuilt alternator and a 60K tune up; 10/16/2004 |
| 7.sexyNA | 91 Stealth ES 5 spd N/A 4/18/2005 - Still sputtering. NO new data. |
| 8.MrT0mJones | 92 ? N/A 4/19/2005 - FIXED: NEW ECU, NEW NGK SPARK PLUG WIRES, NEW Spark Plugs, Seafoamed Engine, Cleaned Throttle body |
| 9.SangreAngel | 93 Stealth ES N/A Believed fixed; crankshaft position sensor wire rubbing on SERPINTINE BELT; found this on more than one car; check yours; 10/24/2004 *KINDA FIXED CAR EVERYONE READ* Well my car no longer sputters and all of that stuff... The dealership had to put in a: Brand new Engine Computer, Multi-Fuel Injection Relay, and a Fuel Pump and assembly; STILL doesn't shift though - 12/20/2004 |
| 10.Fireball | 92 Stealth RT/TT Fixed it by replacing CAPS on ECU - 9/21/2004 - As of more than two weeks of daily driving it is still fixed. 10/7/2004 |
| 11.Kingstudly | 94 3000GT/VR4 TT Fixed car by removing security system that had many SHORTS in it. Had blown cabin Engine fuse; replaced; Car still working fine. 10/12/2004 |
| 12. HaRRaSSeR *Thread Starter | 91 Stealth R/T NA Somewhat fixed problem; put new O2 sensor, copper NGK plugs; car worked good for 2000kms; slight hesitation returned; original coils in the car, probably change coils next; 10/12/2004 |
| 13.stealthknight | 91 Sealth N/A DOHC Fixed it with rebuilt ECU from ECUDirect.com9/25/04 - 10/9/04 update; Car still driving great. |
| 14.Monster3KGT | 98 3000GT SOHC 4/18/2005 - Still sputtering. NO new data. |
| 15.LUSTFUL | 93 Dodge Stealth ES FIXED ! Went back to stock PCV valve; cleaned the IAC, fixed vaccum leak at BISS by capping/gluing the biss screw driving fixed for a week as of 10/12/2004 |
| 16.93V | ?? ?? ?? 4/20/2005 - FIXED - Bad set of cylinder heads; Bought dynamic racing heads now and there is no leakdown as there was before; was pretty much running on 5 cylinders before |
| 17.shivy13 | 94 3000 GT 4/18/2005 - Still sputtering. NO new data. |
| 18.AnDy | 91 stealth ?? 4/18/2005 - Still sputtering. NO new data. |
| 19.3Kgt47 | ?? 3000gt SL FIXED ! Tranny problem - not the engine. Wasn't shifting at right rpms; struggled to get into gear; replaced TCU Been driving fixed now for longer than 2 weeks. updated: 10/16/2004 |
| 20.SoBeforlife | 92 Stealth ES N/A 4/18/2005 - Still sputtering. NO new data. |
| 21.scolex | 93 3000GT N/A - Supercharged Fixed by replacing: Alternator & coolant temp sensor (did coolant change when replacing sensor) Confirmed driven beyond 2 weeks daily driving; still working. 10/7/2004 |
| 22.JetBlackGT | 1995 3000gt 93K Things replaced are the alternator, the battery, and the 60k tuneup.; hesitation still exists - 10/20/2004 |
| 23.mmokka | 92 3000GT SL 10/22/2004 - 4/18/2005 - Still sputtering. NO new data. |
| 24.polarbare14 | 1993 base Stealth, 160K MTX 10/22/2004 - 4/18/2005 - Still sputtering. NO new data. |
| 25.Darwing | 1992 3000GT SL 11/16/2004- Fixed by thoroughly per service manual cleaning out throttle body |
| 26. Shuman3000GT | 95
3000GT SL 11/11/2004 - Fixed by replacing MAS despite no codes showing it needed replacing |
| 27. StealthyNewbie | 91
Stealth ES ; 150K 11/15/2004 - Fixed with tranny filter and fluid change |
| 28. 92diamond | 92
Diamonte; 3.0L DOHC 11/22/2004 - 4/18/2005 - Still sputtering. NO new data. |
| 29. hecubus | 92
Stealth ES 4/20/2005 - FIXED - New ECU and new flex pipe section right after the downpipe, the o2 sensor wasnt registering anything because the exhaust wasnt going through it. The ECU was bad as well, caps fried and killed the board. |
| 30. Beemer | 91
Stealth RT/TT 1-12-2005 - 4/18/2005 - Still sputtering. NO new data. |
| 31. Lord Twilight | 93
Stealth RT 1/16/2005 - Fixed with New Plugs and Wires |
| 32. eyeluvmy3kgt | 91
3000GT VR4 1/17/2005 - Fixed with Plugs and Wires (OEM wires, NGK R plugs) |
| 33. vr4_rider | 93
3000GT VR4 1/17/2005 - Fixed hesitation and CEL was due to a bad fuel injector; changed it with another one, and now it is running perfect |
| 34. 91ESw/WarpDrive | 91
Stealth ES 4/16/2005 - hesitation on decel / some on accel |
| 35. Nikos Anti-Rice | 95
3000GT NA MTX 4/18/2005 - Still sputtering. NO new data. |
| 36. ataraxy | 1995 3000GT SL 4/14/2005 - Still sputtering and stalling; stalling when idle; So far has checked out good: alt, battery, starter, ECU, cleaned IAC and ohm'ed it; checked out fine. Seafoamed engine oil; |
| 37. ~~the~links~~ | 97
3000GT NA SOHC 4/17/2005 - Fixed with replacement ECU |
| 38. da507hotboy | 1992 3000GT SL
- 90K - new spark plugs ,
new alternator, new ISC, rebuilt ECU 7/10/2005 - Hesitation still exists. |
| 39. DStealth | 91 Dodge Stealth ES 4/30/2005 - Fixed: Replaced Plugs, wires, o2 sensors, alternator |