I may have to replace the front left ball joint soon, but as of right now thats not a priority. Control arms are in good shape. I had the privilege of using a snap-on car diagnostics tool today: http://www1.snapon.com/diagnostics/us/SOLUSUltra and found the following massive list of codes on top of ...

The fuel system cleaning is offered at my work and is done using an additive.

I just started working at a tire place, so the Tires alignment and brakes will most likely get done at the same time.

I've posted in these forums in the past, and the help has been awesome. My last problem, unfortunately I did not update. But here is where I am at with the car right now, and I will list the things I would like to do to the car. Hopefully someone can direct me to which problems I should work on firs...

537playing wrote:I wouldn't waste my time on the PVC trap until you get the car started.

The car starts, however after about 30 seconds of the idle rpm jumping between 400 and 1000 the car shuts down.

The engine does start so im getting sparks, and I have a half tank of fuel. I will see about getting the pressure tested, as well as installing the new gasket.

Ill see if I trust myself doing a job as large as replacing the pcv in a parking lot with minimal tools.

I read somewhere earlier tonight that there are some hoses behind the ETM that can sometimes come undone, so I am going to check that and report back tomorrow. I didn't notice this at the time but searching for parts tonight I found a gasket for the ETM and when I removed mine there wasn't one. Coul...

UPDATE: So I checked the MAF with a multimeter, as well as tried running the car without it plugged in and nothing has changed. I did however decided to inspect the vacuum lines more thoroughly and discovered that one of the plugs was clogged with what appears to be either carbon or some sort of oil...

So I took apart my air intake today and inspected all pipes, hoses, and vacuum lines. However everything seemed intact. And the only pipe connecting the ETM with the MAF sensor was in great shape. Hes a picture of the entire pipe: http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o791/geoff_miles1/20140604_141018...

Oil vapor in the intake is normal from the operatin of the flame trap / PVC. The hose you taped is a pre-heat air hose off the exhaust and likely has nothing to do with this issue. Just helps the car warm up in cold weather. You have a vacuum leak, either through the evap system or elsewhere. Any a...

P0455 (From http://www.crecorder.com/ Lookup) DTCs definition: Evap EmissControl Sys Leak Detail description: DTC definition P0455 Evaporative emission (EVAP) system – large leak detected Circuit Description/Operation Monitor/set condition Immediately after a cold start, with battery/ ambient tempe...