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Old Jan 16, 2019 | 05:49 PM
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Hi everyone. i recently purchased a 2005 S2000 and when I drive it has no power. It doesn’t go over 20-25 mph. Please if anyone has come across this I would appreciate the help.

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Old Jan 16, 2019 | 06:22 PM
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Have you tried shifting out of first?

lol sorry for the sarcasm. Need more details
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Old Jan 16, 2019 | 06:25 PM
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Have you tried shifting out of first?

lol sorry for the sarcasm. Need more details

Yes. I can go up to 3rd or 4th but no power. I bought it without driving it. I changed the timing chain tensioner because it was leaking oil. I should of driven first lol.
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Old Jan 16, 2019 | 08:42 PM
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You have the lemon law in your state?

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Yes. I can go up to 3rd or 4th but no power. I bought it without driving it. I changed the timing chain tensioner because it was leaking oil. I should of driven first lol.
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Old Jan 16, 2019 | 08:48 PM
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Any check engine lights or codes you can pull?

Silly question but but you aren’t using the grey valet key are you?
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Old Jan 16, 2019 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Adrian Hernandez
I changed the timing chain tensioner because it was leaking oil.
You added back oil as well to the correct amount, right?
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Old Jan 17, 2019 | 02:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Manga_Spawn
Any check engine lights or codes you can pull?

Silly question but but you aren’t using the grey valet key are you?
no. I’m using the black key.
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Old Jan 17, 2019 | 02:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Manga_Spawn
Any check engine lights or codes you can pull?

Silly question but but you aren’t using the grey valet key are you?
I’m going to scan it for codes today
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Old Jan 17, 2019 | 07:16 AM
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Does the valet key limit the engine speed? Just curious.

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Old Jan 17, 2019 | 03:22 PM
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I thought it did but to be honest I have never used mine.
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