leeroy73

I got 3 off and tested all started at around 13/14 ohms then went nuts reading from 19 up to 80 odd thats all 3

Ok Will have a go in an hour or so I've just got in her to start started ok but rough and running on 5 cylinders again and I'm even fighting with the throttle to keep her running having to press right down and the revs are still dropping splutering ect mmmmm

Great thanks groover I'll have a go tomorrow :)

Thanks guys your help has been overwhelmimg :)

Hi groover I only ohm'ed the coil plugs and the coils... Not tried the injectors Do you not have to dremmel the buggers out? Or Is there another way? From ecu maybe...

Further to that ecu now reads 55 so all ok apart from the rough ish idle

Ok so I've spent all day today going through that list groover kindly put on here. Checked all Voltages from coil plugs all around the 12 v ... Checked ptu voltage and earth came up fine. 're checked all engine earth points and cleaned. 're fitted new battery terminals replaced all coil plugs with new .. Checked battery voltage while running 14.2 v took off the iaacv as it wasn't doing anything when I turn the screw. Cleaned it all and cleaned springs inside. Placed back with new hoses x2 and cleaned the plugs on it was well. Checked fuse box engine com under ignition was blown replaced that. Car now does not give ecu error 21. However still pulls code 34. Det sensor. Cars idle is a bit better around the 750 mk is there any way to adjust this as the iaacv does not work shall.I just buy a new one? Maybe the solinoide has gone tits up?

Ok thanks :)

Thanks Twin Turbo. will check it, may check the idle air control valve also.

ptu not ptc

I have spent the last 4 hours checking every plug and connector. cleaned and plugged back in, I removed all spark plugs all are clean and oil free. checked all vac hoses for leaks as well. I re done the TPS and tried the Idle control valve ( which doesn't do a thing when I turn the screw) ??? removed the PTC cleaned it and re fitted it. unplugged MAF while running and car stalls so that's working at least. one thing I did notice today was the while I was trying to do the TPS reading the RPM was at about 500 or less and the engine was struggling to idle and kept stalling a few times, once it started again there is this funny buzzing from the rear of the engine and also a lot of ticking clicking coming from the rear of the plenum? also later this evening I have noticed the battery light is on very dim while the car is running.... checked connections and all terminals are tight. this is driving me mad ;( my know how of engines is a bit limited. but I have tried everything I can think of.

Pulled 34 det sensor and 21 ignition circuit sensor .....

Since this has happened I have tried to 're do the TPS that actually does nothing now :( no change in engine idle

With reference to my last post ( rough idle when cold) I checked the temperature sensor plugs and replaced as they were badly corroded unfortunately that has not sorted the problem. I know my coil pack plugs are in a bad way but I have checked them all and cleaned them and made sure there connections are tight. I still have the problem the car runs fine after about 5 minutes of driving. I have adjusted the TPS to the correct voltage using a guide on here and I have reset the ecu for the adjustment as it states in the guide. This is where it gets odd I started her this morning sounded like she wasnt running on all cylinders so I pulled each coil pack to notice the change in the engines behaviour however two which I pulled made no difference! I decided to drive it to a local garage and just before I arrived the car had corrected itself and now runs fine???? Lose connection maybe? Electrical gremlins? On this note is there anywhere I can buy a complete coil pack loom in good condition with good plugs? Or even just plugs with the wires attached so I can connect them all properly with electrical shrink tubing. A gentleman on here had some but unfortunately they have no wires attached and I think I'll end up snapping most of the original ones trying to 're fit them.

Thanks Graham :)

Hi all , Hope every ones had a great day , been a while since I have been on here due to working away from home. My car has been in daily use, and apart from the front seats the car is almost finished to how I want it. The engine has been running well up to about 2 days ago. starting from cold its all lumpy and almost stalls, after about 5 minutes its like normal. I have checked the TPS with a multimeter that seems fine, ive not pulled any codes as yet.. could it be anything else which I could check myself? I do know the coil pack connectors are brittle and loose which may not help so if anyone knows where I can buy new from in the UK or even on herte maybe? please let me know. also I would like my car re mapped. I just want it running as it should. It has a few aftermarket parts but nothing major. I have tried everywhere locally and no one seems to be able to help, ideally id like not to drive my car long distances due to my work load, but I am unsure if this can be done without the car and just the ECU? Please advise., Many thanks leeroy

I've unscrewed the left hand bleeder screw filled up with engine off until it came out of the bleeder cap took just over 2 litres sarted car left rad cap off and put heaters on full the car is now at normal operation temperature and the stock gauge is just below halfway as always but getting no bubbles at rad area heater is working ok...... But there is an odd noise ill see if I can upload a video

Ok ive just removed the cap and there is no visible water even when I squeeze the left hand side radiator pipe. ive checked the expansion bottle and the level is half way up on the dip stick............... Im wondering if this is anything to do with the garage flushing and putting antifreeze in last month. maybe they didn't fill it enough or let any air ect out?

Thank you, the rad cap did feel loose as in it would wiggle side to side , ill check first thing in the morning, many thanks

thanks, I hope so

Hi, Cars been running fine until I gave it a drive today, I noticed that the heater wasn't as hot as it should be, car was at normal operating temp according to the dial and the fan would come on and off as normal .but when I parked up with engine off I had a look under the bonnet and saw that the radiator cap was hissing and steam coming from it. Anyone know what this could be? ive spent so much on her the last year im worried that it might be head gasket? ;(

I need a triple dash pod if anyone has one up for grabs? I have a triple pillar pod which Im not comfortable with. Cash waiting.