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| Help my 2.5 16 is running like a bag of crap! | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Tue Jul 13, 2010 5:33 pm (749 Views) | |
| jimmy_mc2005 | Tue Jul 13, 2010 5:33 pm Post #1 |
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Hi guys, dont know if anyone else has encountered this but my 2.5 16 is running really badly, it wont idle and wont rev properly, and under load it revs really lumpy then all of a sudden it will absolutely fly. if anyone experienced similar or has any idea what it is it would be greatly appreciated. it was running fine last week!!! cheers, James |
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| 1stMerc | Tue Jul 13, 2010 5:42 pm Post #2 |
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Sounds like my 2.3 16v when the ovp had a blown fuse.If you're not sure what i mean search ovp,lots of threads,good luck. |
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| Marv | Tue Jul 13, 2010 5:59 pm Post #3 |
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I'd check the OVP and also check for any vacum leaks (which will be a dam site harder) . Is the fuel mixture all set up right and is the EZL knob set to "S" ?
Edited by Marv, Tue Jul 13, 2010 6:00 pm.
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| cosser | Tue Jul 13, 2010 10:19 pm Post #4 |
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Have you ran out of petrol recently..?? maybe a sensor has developed a fault..coolant temp sensor to ECU wiring fault..?? If it was Fine LAST WEEK then it could be a result of something that has happened since..have you filled up with crap fuel..Fuel filter change needed....?? Sorry mate ..the list is endless ..I'll check the Wis Files..!! Exhaust blockage is another possibility..?? Cosser..!! Edited by cosser, Wed Jul 14, 2010 7:48 am.
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| jimmy_mc2005 | Wed Jul 14, 2010 1:07 pm Post #5 |
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Cheers for the reply's, it was the OVP fuse! runs sweet now. Is there anything that causes the fuses to blow or is it something that just happens? |
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| jeremy | Wed Jul 14, 2010 1:17 pm Post #6 |
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As our 16V's are over 20 years old , there are a lot of gremlins in some of them . Jeremy |
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| balamb37 | Wed Jul 14, 2010 4:25 pm Post #7 |
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Have you had a 'Jump Start' or given one recently as that is the favorite cause.
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| jimmy_mc2005 | Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:41 pm Post #8 |
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Yep a jumpstart is what I had! cheers for the help |
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| Marv | Wed Jul 14, 2010 10:02 pm Post #9 |
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When you jump start 190Es, its always a good idea to put the heater on full and the lights on so its not such a huge surge of power. |
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| balamb37 | Thu Jul 15, 2010 3:23 pm Post #10 |
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Or have a spare fuse at the ready
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| jimmy_mc2005 | Thu Jul 15, 2010 5:14 pm Post #11 |
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Its running like a bag again! Hasn't been jump started either "before" I hope its only the OVP again, OVP relays suck!! |
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| balamb37 | Thu Jul 15, 2010 7:10 pm Post #12 |
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Have a look at Kenny's pinned post at the top of the electrics section. 'How to Fix a Dry Joint' Could save you £60.
Edited by balamb37, Thu Jul 15, 2010 7:12 pm.
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