ECU question - need urgent advice
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ECU question - need urgent advice
Hi guys. Ive come back to the only source I trust. I hope there are still some classics knocking around here!
In a nutshell, heres the issue:
MY93 import with a full decat, nothing else has been done to the car.
I got the decat fitted and it ran fine for about 3 yrs.
had a clutch change about 12 months ago, after which its been coughing and spluttering randomly.
Some days its perfectly fine, like the old days. It seems to pop and bang a lot more and louder than before.
Fuel "economy" is about 12-15mpg!!!!!!
Ive had plugs and MAF changed, coil pack looked fine apparently (garage opinion), had it checked for electrical wiring problems but nothing was found.
Someone suggested that I need to sort out the ecu due to the decat. Can anyone confirm this and if so where can i find a suitable ecu/remapper?
I really need to sort this out as if i cant i might be forced to sell and i really do love this car. Makes me feel really low...
Thanks for your help guys.
wrxsc00by
In a nutshell, heres the issue:
MY93 import with a full decat, nothing else has been done to the car.
I got the decat fitted and it ran fine for about 3 yrs.
had a clutch change about 12 months ago, after which its been coughing and spluttering randomly.
Some days its perfectly fine, like the old days. It seems to pop and bang a lot more and louder than before.
Fuel "economy" is about 12-15mpg!!!!!!
Ive had plugs and MAF changed, coil pack looked fine apparently (garage opinion), had it checked for electrical wiring problems but nothing was found.
Someone suggested that I need to sort out the ecu due to the decat. Can anyone confirm this and if so where can i find a suitable ecu/remapper?
I really need to sort this out as if i cant i might be forced to sell and i really do love this car. Makes me feel really low...
Thanks for your help guys.
wrxsc00by
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you need to go around all the intercooler pipes and check for leaks, jubilees tight etc.. also check the dump valve is not leaking.
lambda sensor needs checking again I suggest.
also on that age car the coilpack often fail so would be a wise move to replace/check them.
Yes I remap ecus but this sounds like a problem with the car not the map..
you can map around a problem but it only comes back to bite you, best to resolve the problem.
Simon
lambda sensor needs checking again I suggest.
also on that age car the coilpack often fail so would be a wise move to replace/check them.
Yes I remap ecus but this sounds like a problem with the car not the map..
you can map around a problem but it only comes back to bite you, best to resolve the problem.
Simon
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Thats proper salemans advice and should be listened to.
I reckon I get at leas 1 call a day from people that have been sold the wrong stuff when they didn't need it. If only everyone was like JGM, the world would be a happier place.
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thanks guys.
i think next move will be a new lambda sensor.
i, not sure if theres a boost leak will prob have to get it checked by someone. I can however hear the turbo spooling up through the exhaust like a loud whisting sound - something that never happened before. I hasnt been driven in a while.
Coil packs are expensive! Any recommendations - OEM or the £200 set on ebay? Id like to work with the little things first before having to fork out!
thank again ppl, i knew i could count on you guys for good info.
i think next move will be a new lambda sensor.
i, not sure if theres a boost leak will prob have to get it checked by someone. I can however hear the turbo spooling up through the exhaust like a loud whisting sound - something that never happened before. I hasnt been driven in a while.
Coil packs are expensive! Any recommendations - OEM or the £200 set on ebay? Id like to work with the little things first before having to fork out!
thank again ppl, i knew i could count on you guys for good info.
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