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So I finally got the new head gasket put in and everything put back together in the car today. It started up on the first try (much to my surprise), but when I gave it some gas it stalled out and the check engine light came on. I figured I just had the timing wrong, but after searching on here I think it might be something else. I pulled the cel code ( 18 ), and I found in another thread that it means "Air bleed valve control valve number 1. Check for loose wires, harness connectors that are damaged or defective ABCV". That just doesn't help me though. What exactly should I be looking for?
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"Lane, I've been going to this high school for seven and a half years. I'm no dummy."
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We can help better if we know the year/trans/Efi or Carbed?
the DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) is for a carbed car, and would not cause a stall/lack of power issue. It's a resulting code from the stall, which is most likely due to improper ignition timing.Jim DeAngelis
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Bright Blue 93 GL (1.6 8v, 5spd) (Hula-Baloo)
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Yeah, I was thinking that was for a carbed car. It's a 1990, manual, EFI. So it probably is the timing?"Lane, I've been going to this high school for seven and a half years. I'm no dummy."
Gone but never forgotten, "Hulkstiva"...http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/sh...ht=progressionComment
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Arggggggggh! I can't get this timing figured out. I'm not sure how I need to adjust it to keep it running. Any help??"Lane, I've been going to this high school for seven and a half years. I'm no dummy."
Gone but never forgotten, "Hulkstiva"...http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/sh...ht=progressionComment
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Well, when I was about to give up on the car last night I adjusted the rotor and gave it one more try. Fired right up and didn't die when I gave it some gas. Hopefully she's good to go now. Festiva Madness here I come!!"Lane, I've been going to this high school for seven and a half years. I'm no dummy."
Gone but never forgotten, "Hulkstiva"...http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/sh...ht=progressionComment
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Great to hear the car is up and running.
Looking forward to seeing you at Festiva Madness
Dean
Raleigh, NCThe wife and I are attending this meet. Come convoy with us.Come to the 1st annual "Sunshine Meet" March 20th 2010. Details in the thread below.
http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/sh...292#post295292
www.festivameets.com
Festiva Convoy video link [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyFYJcFBc_g[/urlhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANbkG...eature=related
3rd Annual Festiva Madness. The largest Festiva Meet ever held of owners and their cars
2009 Festiva Madness link with pictures. 51 Festivas & 4 Aspires from eight states attended.
FM3 short 5 minute clip
Link to a short 5 minute clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFyy-zxgV5A
http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=24695
link to 100s of meets pictures and short video clips.http://s1019.photobucket.com/albums/af316/festivameets/
4th Annual Festiva Madness meet will be held Oct 2, 2010 in Raleigh, NC
Cell is 919-271-5190 deanraleighnc@cs.comComment
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it's always great getting through a frustrating problem, glad to hear you got it running!
1988 323 Station Wagon - KLG4 swapped
1988 323 GT - B6T Powered
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1990 Festiva - First Ever Completed KLZE swap (SOLD)
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