Floor it, all gauges drop dead for a second?!

[wolf_06]

I have a weird issue with my accent, if I floor the car, downshift, boom, all the gauges drop dead for a second than come back.

The only thing I did recently is change the spark plug and gap them a bit wider.

Any inputs on this weird issue?

Thanks!

 

[LeakySeals]

Were you the one asking recently about changing the gap from the factory spec of .044? I remember everyone said don't do that. I would put it back, could be causing a weak spark, flooding/stalling. If a stall almost happens the gauges may go awry.

 

[wolf_06]

Originally Posted By: LeakySeals
Were you the one asking recently about changing the gap from the factory spec of .044? I remember everyone said don't do that. I would put it back, could be causing a weak spark, flooding/stalling. If a stall almost happens the gauges may go awry.
haha! yeah thats possible, and its getting colder lately here, I guess it doesn't help. I guess I have the answers about my plugs. thx!

 

[LeakySeals]

If you haven't already, clean your TB, MAF, change the air filter so it can breathe when you step on it.

 

[Bgallagher]

Originally Posted By: wolf_06
Originally Posted By: LeakySeals
Were you the one asking recently about changing the gap from the factory spec of .044? I remember everyone said don't do that. I would put it back, could be causing a weak spark, flooding/stalling. If a stall almost happens the gauges may go awry.
haha! yeah thats possible, and its getting colder lately here, I guess it doesn't help. I guess I have the answers about my plugs. thx!


Engines work harder in the winter. Change the gaps back! haha

 

[HerrStig]

Bad engine ground.

 

[cmorr]

All gauges dropping ?

Are all accessories dropping as well (heater/ac fan, radio,etc)

That sounds like an electrical overload or ground

 

[pandus13]

Originally Posted By: wolf_06
I have a weird issue with my accent, if I floor the car, downshift, boom, all the gauges drop dead for a second than come back.

The only thing I did recently is change the spark plug and gap them a bit wider.

Any inputs on this weird issue?

Thanks!

Check your fuses? (my experience is a bit similar but that was a previously badly cared '95 accent)
also from my experience hyundai's drop the original battery or alternator at around 4-5 years (source '95 accent and 2004 elantra)

 

[eljefino]

I'm going to go with an intermittently bad solder joint probably in the instrument panel or some other system bus connector.

 

[pandus13]

Originally Posted By: pandus13
Originally Posted By: wolf_06
I have a weird issue with my accent, if I floor the car, downshift, boom, all the gauges drop dead for a second than come back.

The only thing I did recently is change the spark plug and gap them a bit wider.

Any inputs on this weird issue?

Thanks!

Check your fuses? (my experience is a bit similar but that was a previously badly cared '95 accent)
also from my experience hyundai's drop the original battery or alternator at around 4-5 years (source '95 accent and 2004 elantra)

also the clock resets too, right?
I experienced this when my alternator dropped, then battery got drained, then automatic had some big jerky moves, then died right in the gas station right after getting down from a highway (lucky me...)

 

[mattd]

check alternator belt tension, grounds and battery connections. has nothing to do with what you touched.

 

[Doog]

loose wire or a chafed wire shorting

 

[BillyTheKid]

Its that star wars warp speed stuff. LOL
Try not to floor it.

On a serious note, sounds like a loose connection somewhere. Maybe the power that feeds that part of the dash? I wouldn't say a fuse because it would be dead all the time.

 

[mechtech2]

Sounds like the engine is flopping around, with an intermittent contact.
First is the battery cables - check and clean BOTH of them and BOTH ends!

How much did you increase your plug gap? Up to .005" should pose no problem at all , unless you have another weak link in the system.