turbokinetic
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- Jan 29, 2008
Hi folks. It's been a long time since I visited here. Hope everyone is doing well! I am still driving my 3.8 Turbo FWD 84 Century which I shared here many years ago. Still a blast, although new cars have gotten much faster than they were when that build was done.
A good friend has a Turbo Regal. It's an 86/87 spec intercooled Grand National. This is my first time working on his car. My previous project car used a newer ECM and the electronics are different, so I am going to have to ask some very basic questions.
This car has its original ECM, with a PowerLogger 2.0 installed. This was installed years ago when the car was professionally tuned. I don't know who did that, but I did find a TT chip in the ECM.
The car has been reliable until about a year ago. At that point, it has developed intermittent problems where it will stall, fast idle, and run very rich. We were able to get the car to my place so I can look into its problem. He also brought the laptop computer which had the PowerLogger software installed.
Unfortunately, the laptop is nonfunctional; therefore I have no info on the PowerLogger. I have looked at Bailey Engineering's website but there seems to be no documentation nor software download available for this product. I have reached out to Bob via the contact info shown on his website but have not heard back yet. In the meantime, is there a source for this documentation and software online? I am not even sure I understand what the capabilities of the PowerLogger are.
The issue with the car is something with the ECM its self. The ECM has become intermittent. When the key is on but the engine is not started, sometimes the Check Engine light will turn on, and then a factory diagnostic tool can be used at the ALDL connector. Sporadically, the Check Engine light will go out and the communications will cease with the scan tool. Obviously if the engine is running, there are severe problems with the car’s drivability when the ECM stops functioning properly. Handling the ECM or cycling keyswitch off and on; or just waiting a few moments can restore the communications for a while.
I am unsure if the PowerLogger is necessary for operation of the ECM after it has been tuned, or if it can be temporarily removed. I feel as if I am flying blind and want to get more information before condemning the ECM or the PowerLogger. I really appreciate your input.
Sincerely,
David
A good friend has a Turbo Regal. It's an 86/87 spec intercooled Grand National. This is my first time working on his car. My previous project car used a newer ECM and the electronics are different, so I am going to have to ask some very basic questions.
This car has its original ECM, with a PowerLogger 2.0 installed. This was installed years ago when the car was professionally tuned. I don't know who did that, but I did find a TT chip in the ECM.
The car has been reliable until about a year ago. At that point, it has developed intermittent problems where it will stall, fast idle, and run very rich. We were able to get the car to my place so I can look into its problem. He also brought the laptop computer which had the PowerLogger software installed.
Unfortunately, the laptop is nonfunctional; therefore I have no info on the PowerLogger. I have looked at Bailey Engineering's website but there seems to be no documentation nor software download available for this product. I have reached out to Bob via the contact info shown on his website but have not heard back yet. In the meantime, is there a source for this documentation and software online? I am not even sure I understand what the capabilities of the PowerLogger are.
The issue with the car is something with the ECM its self. The ECM has become intermittent. When the key is on but the engine is not started, sometimes the Check Engine light will turn on, and then a factory diagnostic tool can be used at the ALDL connector. Sporadically, the Check Engine light will go out and the communications will cease with the scan tool. Obviously if the engine is running, there are severe problems with the car’s drivability when the ECM stops functioning properly. Handling the ECM or cycling keyswitch off and on; or just waiting a few moments can restore the communications for a while.
I am unsure if the PowerLogger is necessary for operation of the ECM after it has been tuned, or if it can be temporarily removed. I feel as if I am flying blind and want to get more information before condemning the ECM or the PowerLogger. I really appreciate your input.
Sincerely,
David