Hi Everyone,

New member here. Already have found alot of good info here. Wondering if someone could help me. Gave my Wife's 01 3.0L Eclipse Spyder a tune-up yesterday - denso plugs, cap/rotor, wires, and K&N drop in filter. When I started it up it was/is running rough and threw a cel before I hit the end of the block. It's blowing white smoke and I can smell gas at the tailpipe. No power when I accelerate. The local Autozone is over an hour away on a round trip and I'm wondering if I could drive it that far to get the code(s) read without totally screwing up the car? Any ideas would be appreciated. Almost wished I left it alone, but the stuff I replaced was badly worn.

Thanks,
Pnballdoc1

 

Make sure you hooked up the air sensor correctly, check all the connections are tight and there are no air leaks.

Then reset the ECU by removing the negative battery terminal for about a min, andturn the key in the ignition while the battery is dissconnected just to drain any extra power.

 

Pretty much what he said, make sure u didnt crack any plugs when u installed them and check to see if you possibly crossed plug wires?

 

If you crossed any, the car wouldnt start

 

Well, I'm an idiot. It's amazing. The car still starts and runs even if you have #3 & #5 crossed at the cap. DOH! Had to take the plenum off again to figure that out.Cars running fine now. Thanks everyone for your help.

Pnballdoc1

 

oooh you have the V6 duuh. That makes sence why it would run : )

 

Well at least you found out what was wrong and fixed it. I bet you'll never do that again lol.