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I'm sending my yellow's off tomorrow. I got some spare yellow's at billing, but even with swapping between all the 8 injectiors it still wasnt running right.
Removed the plugs and some were still clean, others were obviously fine. Swapped them round and the same happens. Hopefully cleaned injectors will cure it.
Keith
Well folks, I got my injectors back today and fitted them straight after work. I must say, the service from www.injectorcleaning.co.uk is fan-fecking-tastic, I posted them 2pm on tuesday and they cleaned them wednesday, and I got them back today, If everyone worked that quickly i'd be one happy fella!!
Well its now running almost perfect. I say almost perfect because there is a fault code on the ECU, Jonboy kindaly checked the code and its 21 = Throttle positioning sensor, so it's idleing at 2k. However it actually idles perfect at 2k, and when I rev it, it drops back perfect to 2k.
So i'm going to have a play with the TPS and maybe replace it if needed.
Oh, and here's the compulsory vid - (please be aware its idleing high as said)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...h_100_4450.jpg
Thanks
Keith
well pleased for you Keith, about time something went right for you on this build!
spot on old lad, it aint the icv thats causing high idle rather than tps is it?
Could be, but the fault code showing is 21, which on topbuzz translates to the TPS sensor. It actually idles perfectly and smooth, just in the wrong position.Quote:
Originally Posted by matthew172
Excellent stuff keith! My xe ran like that when i first fired it in, turned out to be the throttle cable! (poorly adjusted.)
My throttle cable is too long :( I ordered a calibra one and its 1" too long, but i'm just going to clamp it down at the pedal once everythings sorted :)
Keith
i havent really posted on this thread keith but this just has to be said. Your car is absoulutely mint, the attention to detail is out of this world, by far one of the best examples to date. your determination and high spirits are inspiring.
I cant wait to see this car in the flesh.
dan
Awsome mate glad to see its finally running - Once its setup it will be even better :D
Is the fault code bringing the ecu light on?
If not it could just be an old code.
Good to see at least something going right for once for you :)
Yeah the ECU light is on solid. If I earth it as per Jonboy's instructions (earth the brown/yellow wire) then it flash's twice, then once, which = 21 code.Quote:
Originally Posted by Adam
I'll get a new one in next week, meanwhile I'll sort all the other little niggles.
Keith
welldone keith top job amte...
It runs! It runs! lol fan bloody tastic mate! over the moon for you! :)
Nice one boyoo... Any word from the interior guy??
Yeah, interior should be finished quite soon, few weeks? HOPEFULLY!! :)
niceone keith. i may have missed it but what was stopping it running?
crank sensor. and duff injectors
Is the tps not adjustable on it?
Don't know tbh mate, but the ECU is throwing a TPS fault code out, so i'm sure it's knackered.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich
From memory the tps is adjustable, might be the cause of the high idle? Mark the screws, then slacken them slightly, try adjusting the tps to see if it drops the idle speed. Ie the throttle may be closed but tps is giving the the ecu a signal that is otherwise.
I know some are and some arent on the xe, but not looked on a let. If you can it should be adjusted just before it clicks when the throttle is closed.
I think on the LET like the later dizzyless XE on Motronic 2.8 the TPS are variable not just on/off like the earlier XE's .Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich
Not really an issue for this problem - just get a replacement one and you then know that its not the TPS if the fault remains.
Hope all is going well with the rebuild :thumb:
Joff
I got a new TPS sensor today but its not solved the problem. I removed the tophat to check if the throttle body was jammed open or something, but it's all fine. I think its most likely the Idle Control Valve now, so i'm going to try cleaning that in the next few days.
Today I worked on bleeding the brakes, got them done fairly quickly and the pedal is now nice and hard :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...7/100_4464.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...7/100_4456.jpg
I cleaned half the rubbish out of the interior, need to give it a hoover soon. I'm just waiting on a few more dash bits before I bolt it down tight. I'm also stuck on where to mount the ECU!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...7/100_4458.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...7/100_4459.jpg
My sill protectors, not to everyones taste, but I like them and they are a 1 off.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...7/100_4460.jpg
I also moved my water pipe, I just need a T piece now to join everything behind the tophat, I wont be able to test the ICV until I do this.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...7/100_4455.jpg
And the car up on axel stands now until I get everything finished.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...7/100_4454.jpg
Until next time...
Keith
Looks really good mate - Fearless Strut Brace looks good, front one will look awsome as well :)
Stunning as ever.
For a neat way of mounting the ecu take a look at Simps old nova turbo thread.
He bolted his to the underside of the battery tray so you cant see it at all from inside the car.
But it would mean drilling holes in your shell
or fabricate something out of alloy and bond it to the underside of the battery tray and fasten the ECU to that.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Adam
i did this, but used strong, pricey velcro.. lol..
No probs with it since - easy to remove.
a good way to find out if it is the icv thats causing high idle is to start the motor then nip the pipe with your fingers that comes from the icv to the tophat, if it drops to idle or even lower then you know its the icv at fault
Thanks matthew, your a legend, it worked so i'm going to replace the ICV :)Quote:
Originally Posted by matthew172
Keith
Edit: Just like to add it sounds awesome on idle!!
Gone hurry up and get it finished. I need your expert assistance over here!! lol
Well I got my new Idle control valve today and also my new fanbelt. Fitted both after work and the car is now running 100% with no ECU faults at all.
Very very pleased, just a few things to sort out next and then i'll book the MOT.
Hopefully the interior retrim wont be much longer either.
Keith
Nice one mate, can't wait to see the interior in it
Should be quality having it out on the road as well
Good stuff Keith.
Things seem to be progressing well now :)
:thumb:
looking good keith , car is amazing total credit to you . Nath
Nice one mate, Glad to see it nearing the finish.
love the work so far mate :D
great work keith glad its all coming together now
Well, today I drove the car out of the garage, its first proper drive:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...7/100_4479.jpg
Fitted my Fearless Motorsport strut brace:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...7/100_4489.jpg
Fitted the chrome, new plates and put 4 nuts in all the wheels.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...7/100_4497.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...7/100_4490.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...7/100_4492.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...7/100_4494.jpg
I then took the car about 50 yards and back, just about got it into second gear and then back to base. It feels great, very tight and the suspension isnt too bad.
I need to book an MOT soon, but the ECU is throwing up fault 21 again (TPS sensor, high voltage) so need to sort that first, along with a few more small things.
Keith
Oh its some machine thatLooks well with the old skool tailgate :)