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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 03:47 PM
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running like crap ,replaced plugs and 1 coil pack , it runs but smokes & raw fuel is spewing out the tailpipe , 03 protoge 5 my daughters car, what could cause this . it died on her then would start. timing belt looks good
 
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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 11:12 PM
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It's 10 years old. it deserves a bit of maintenance. Replace all the coils, not just one.
Is the check engine light on? What are the codes?
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Replace the pcv valve, check for vacuum leaks, put a high quality fuel system cleaner into the tank (Techron).
And do this right away because the fuel will foul your catalytic converter.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 08:00 AM
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The fuel that powers your vehicle is meant to burn IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER ONLY. Any fuel that leaves the combustion chamber unburned will enter the exhaust system and “light off” when it reaches the converter. This can “superheat” the converter to temperatures far above normal operating conditions and cause a CONVERTER MELTDOWN.
The excess unburned fuel ignited when it struck the hot ceramic catalyst and drove the temperature far above the normal operating condition of the converter. The ceramic catalyst is unable to withstand the extremely high temperature and begins to melt. The ceramic collapses and the converter is destroyed. The melted ceramic may block the exhaust flow and cause additional damage to the engine. A converter glowing red-hot or evidence of heat discoloration confirms this situation. The too-rich condition that led to this converter melt down could be the result of a number of malfunctions including faulty oxygen sensor, an incorrect fuel mixture, worn spark plugs or plug wires, a faulty check valve, incorrect ignition timing, sticking float, faulty fuel injectors or other ignition malfunctions.

 
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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 09:07 AM
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car was running fine then started missing and died ,would not start .jumping wouldt help . pulled plugs all rich wet .. replaced battery . so it could turn over faster , got it started smoking and it drips fuel . we are not driving car , how could it push this much fuel out . Looking for someone whos had this problem . What float valve ?put high quality fuel system cleaner tank ? No codes, engine light not on . Its a bad fuel injector ,pump, or regulator
 
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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 10:42 AM
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Vinper:
Here is a schematic for a fuel system. I am thinking that the fuel return line is blocked, maybe by faulty fuel pressure regulator.
You would do best taking a fuel pressure reading. It will likely show that the pressure is too high. Make sure the fuel pressure regulator's electrical and/or vacuum are properly connected. I hope the injectors did not get damaged. Leaking injectors is possible too. But why would all of them leak at the same time?



Another thought is that maybe the injection lost its synchronization. That could involve the crank position sensor and the cam position sensor.

I gather this problem occurred all of a sudden. If that is the case the catalytic converter should be fine.

Did you get any Digital Trouble Codes?
 

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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 02:04 PM
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yes, I am leaning toward , the fuel pressure regulator is bad allowing fuel to enter the intake manifold vacumnn line . flooding all cylinders . I never seen that much raw fuel. problem is the car is 1 hr away cant just walk out and check . so i need to know all things to check
 
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