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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 12:04 AM
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Pulley question

I am having an issue with my pulley and belts, all i was wanted to know is if someone has or could take a picture for me of their pulleys preferably the crank to the ac unit. I need to see the distance apart from those two i think i messed up my tension for the ac. Thanks, i know this is a stupid question.
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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 02:04 AM
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How could you have messed up the distance between the two?
What were you doing?

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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 02:56 AM
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Well i needed to see if my belts were on right i replaced them and i had to move the idle belt pulley and did not know if it was set back correctly.... since i switched my belts i have gotten a cylinder 1 misfire and i am retracing my steps to try and fix it, i have already read a lot about the issue i just want my poor rx8 running like it was before.
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 01:43 PM
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It's very unlikely that that is what is causing the misfire, when was the last time your ignition components were replaced?

Any other CEL's?
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 07:17 PM
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About three weeks ago i have new plugs wires, and coils were just put in this week, but the misfire never occurred until i changed the belt , i am thinking maybe a new battery might do the trick
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by anthony12234
About three weeks ago i have new plugs wires, and coils were just put in this week, but the misfire never occurred until i changed the belt , i am thinking maybe a new battery might do the trick
Did you remove the Crank Pulley and the notched wheel behind it? It has to be installed correctly otherwise it causes problems with the ESS(Eccentric Shaft Sensor).

Even if you didn't remove it I would suggest you reset the NVRAM by doing the 20 Brake Pedal stomp thing. Turn the key to the on position and rapidly tap the brake pedal until the temp gauge does a sweep. Drive the car for a little while to see if the misfire returns.
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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yes i removed the crank pulley, i have it back on but i did not know there were different ways to put it back um, and i might of hit my ESS by accident so i am going to buy a new one, is there a certain way to have the crank pulley back on? my car runs fine but the misfire light comes on when i drive the car in gears but it stay off while reeving
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 07:53 PM
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Did you reset the memory?

When you move that pulley, the sensor loses count of it's position, needs a reset.
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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i did it like four times um if i am doing it right, take battery off 5 mins put back on turn the key to acc, and hit brake 20 times , i also reset the kam
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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When you do it, the temp gauge is doing a sweep right?

Check out these as well...
ECCENTRIC SHAFT POSITION PLATE INSPECTION
ECCENTRIC SHAFT POSITION PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Make sure it's aligned correctly and thatyou didn't accidently flip it when you reinstalled it.
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 08:20 PM
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no but ill try it again i might of did it wrong , also my crank plate is in a different direction ill use the stuff you showed me and double check everything i will let you know how it goes tomorrow after my school, thanks a lot seriously i appreciate it
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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No problem hope you can get it figured out.
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 10:36 PM
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Why would a picture help you with proper belt tension?

Why would you take the crank pulley off to change the belt?

Why do you think a new battery will help?

Why are you replacing the ESS without testing it first?
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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Thanks alot everyone i got it fixed
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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What was ur final issue?
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 04:01 PM
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We'll never know.....
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