2007 H3 gremlin search update
#1
09-10-2018, 09:12 PM
2007 H3 gremlin search update
Hello everyone,
So a few weeks ago I purchased my 07 H3 with about 143k. It now has 144656
It has had a few issues I have been diagnosing with the biggest issue being the rough idle.
I've noticed it tends to happen more often when warm and running the ac.
So far I have replaced:
the battery connectors, map sensor, plugs, cleaned throttle body and maf. And replaced the pvc vacume tube.
this has cleared it up some but it still happens periodically. I have ordered a cam position sensor and will post my result when I install it and drive it around some.
If you are having the same issues it's also good to check the wires and connectors to the map and coil packs.
I found some of mine starting to become a bit brittle. None were broken and I used a bit of electrical tape over the connector to help keep the wire movement down.
I am also going to address some rust issues with Blackstar and I will be posting before and after pics of the results.
I hope this helps anyone hunting the same gremlins.
cheers,
Rick
So a few weeks ago I purchased my 07 H3 with about 143k. It now has 144656
It has had a few issues I have been diagnosing with the biggest issue being the rough idle.
I've noticed it tends to happen more often when warm and running the ac.
So far I have replaced:
the battery connectors, map sensor, plugs, cleaned throttle body and maf. And replaced the pvc vacume tube.
this has cleared it up some but it still happens periodically. I have ordered a cam position sensor and will post my result when I install it and drive it around some.
If you are having the same issues it's also good to check the wires and connectors to the map and coil packs.
I found some of mine starting to become a bit brittle. None were broken and I used a bit of electrical tape over the connector to help keep the wire movement down.
I am also going to address some rust issues with Blackstar and I will be posting before and after pics of the results.
I hope this helps anyone hunting the same gremlins.
cheers,
Rick
#2
09-11-2018, 06:07 AM
I think everyone almost had the rough idle problem . It's pot luck really as it could be one of many
culprits , but mainly throttle body and MAF . I had to change both and do a periodic MAF cleaning
with a proper sensor cleaner . All good so far even with AC on .
Also bad plugs and coils could do the rough idle and hesitation , so it's worth it to change the plugs
and do a coil check . One bad coil and the I5 is dancing
culprits , but mainly throttle body and MAF . I had to change both and do a periodic MAF cleaning
with a proper sensor cleaner . All good so far even with AC on .
Also bad plugs and coils could do the rough idle and hesitation , so it's worth it to change the plugs
and do a coil check . One bad coil and the I5 is dancing
#4
09-11-2018, 08:21 AM
In my case I had bad compression from a bent valve, you can also check the air filter, if it's really dirty you can get a rough idle. Another thing to try is buying name brand gasoline instead of cheap grocery store gas. Old spark plugs can also cause a really rough idle.
#5
09-11-2018, 09:36 PM
I will check those. Thank you, it seems to happen when warm with the air on more than with not.
i will check the torq on them thanks again.
oh, yes I agree on the gas. If your couriers I have been running Shell 93 with sea foam last 2 tanks.
It seems to have helped along with the new plugs and sensors.
Cheers
R-
i will check the torq on them thanks again.
oh, yes I agree on the gas. If your couriers I have been running Shell 93 with sea foam last 2 tanks.
It seems to have helped along with the new plugs and sensors.
Cheers
R-
Last edited by Taneo22; 09-11-2018 at 09:43 PM.
#6
09-13-2018, 04:38 PM
New cam position sensor
Replaced the cam position sensor yesterday.
Ran much smoother however once again once it warms up and especially with the air on it still stumble at idle.
New coils will be in next week. I think that’s the last thing I can replace as far as sensors and such go.
Intake bolts seem tight tight cold but I’m thinking about checking them once it’s at op temp.
Update again soon.
Ran much smoother however once again once it warms up and especially with the air on it still stumble at idle.
New coils will be in next week. I think that’s the last thing I can replace as far as sensors and such go.
Intake bolts seem tight tight cold but I’m thinking about checking them once it’s at op temp.
Update again soon.
#7
09-19-2018, 09:46 PM
Update:
Coil packs came in today, swapped them out, rechecked my plugs etc.
Has run smoothly with the exception of tonight while waiting at a light I turned on the ac and after a few seconds it stumbled a bit turned the air off it cleared up.
I tried the air again at another light and was fine. So we will see how it runs tomorrow in the heat.
I will update if anything of interest occurs.
Also, for anyone interested in the Blackstar rust treatment, I will start a new thread on it with pic of before and after etc.
Hope to do it in the next few days.
Cheers,
R-
Coil packs came in today, swapped them out, rechecked my plugs etc.
Has run smoothly with the exception of tonight while waiting at a light I turned on the ac and after a few seconds it stumbled a bit turned the air off it cleared up.
I tried the air again at another light and was fine. So we will see how it runs tomorrow in the heat.
I will update if anything of interest occurs.
Also, for anyone interested in the Blackstar rust treatment, I will start a new thread on it with pic of before and after etc.
Hope to do it in the next few days.
Cheers,
R-
#8
09-20-2018, 07:52 AM
Yes, my rough idle was finally cured with a bad coil replacement .
But the H3 will still hunt for a while till it learns the new parameters .
Or do a code clearing with a scanner .
But the H3 will still hunt for a while till it learns the new parameters .
Or do a code clearing with a scanner .