I am New on NPORA and sorry I dont come on a good note. I am plaged with errors. Its a 2002 Pathfy LE, 3.5lt.
The biggest broblem is noisy engine/poor acceleration! When you apply brakes, and hits the accelerator again it takes minutes to regain speed!
Strangely, when i drive off in the morning, the vehicle drives smoothly for about 10 minute, then suddenly the accelerator becomes harder, the least pressure on the accelerator LOUD ENGINE NOISE, SLOWS SPEED like am pulling a parashute behind me. You have to press too hard for the truck to move and the sound too much!
On the Codes, i had P1130for months. Finally got a new Swirl Control Solenoid valve, but it has not changed. No difference!!!
Now P1131 has been added to it!!! Reconnected the SCSV seveal times but no luck. Checked the vacuum tubes but cant figure out any faults.
Now I am devastated with additional codes P0430, P0420!! which points to CATS! Already, i can smell the exhaust when i start the engine in the morning.
I need to find solution because there are no dealership for the R50 here in Accra-Ghana. They care for only the 2005 and later!
i need to get solutions for my mechanics to apply cos they dont have a clue!
Someone suggested a non-foulers on my O2 sensors, HOW HELPFUL IS THIS?. wont it give my care problems later??
Finally a dumb question, Is it possible my 2002 may be using a CVT? i saw a bunch cable lable CVT 40 running from my ECU. well I have been using Dexron III atf and am not getting results... how do i know what type of Transmission system am using?
HEEEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!