Check engine light at WOT

[Scott314]

Last night and this morning when I went WOT, the check engine light came on for a few seconds, and the fuel economy gauge stopped working and just sat on the left side (past 40). The only maintenance item I haven't changed is the 02 sensor. Other than that, I have no idea what it could be. The car runs just the same as always.

[Insanity]

hmm... Possibly your vehicle speed sensor?

[Scott314]

hmm... Possibly your vehicle speed sensor?

Nope, nothing wrong with the speedo. I'm pretty sure the problem is the fuel injectors now, though. The engine actually did cut out once after I posted. It felt like it hit a rev limiter at 5000. The injectors are probably all clogged up.

[Insanity]

The speed sensor isn't what controls the speedometer. The speed sensor reads the speed off of the speedometer. It's a pretty ridiculous design, really, but most cars use it.

[Scott314]

The speed sensor isn't what controls the speedometer. The speed sensor reads the speed off of the speedometer. It's a pretty ridiculous design, really, but most cars use it.

Hmm...interesting. Well, the instrument panel does have some janky solder joints, I think. Getting a new one and swapping it in is on my to-do list for this spring.