I’ll have a look . I’ve got my trusty injector puller on standby!
What was the immobiliser problem you had and do find them to be a pain? cheers
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What was the immobiliser problem you had and do find them to be a pain? cheers
Ideally, a cct test needs to draw a similar current to the rated load on that circuit - a test light is great for basic cct integrity - but might not draw enough current to find the real issue - The LED test lights are notorious for this, needing microamps to illuminate
You'd need to know the size of the lamp, and thus the current draw it demands..My preference is to use lamps of various sizes - for example, a headlamp - given each filament will draw about 4.6A - and a 21W bulb will draw about 1.7A ....so, if your solenoid circuit will run a 21W bulb without issue, then it is fine.... ( it's a great use for headlamps with one blown filament ...
) Change the FIP and the injectors - BUT, you loose a lot of power in so doing, so you "need" to fit a full width intercooler and then tune the thing properly ( or better, get someone who has the proper kit, and get them to do it ) - it's a last resort really - but, to me, who hates electronics and modern vehicle "reliability" - it was the only way forward..... I now have 146HP and no electronics ....
Well, take as much care of it as you can
- be careful near the wires etc .... mine let the smoke out, so I had no option .Ah - technically yes.... When mine died, about 5 years ago, I was quoted over £1K to build a new injector !! ....
When I removed the EDC from mine I used a refurbished FIP from Bosch and Bosch injectors. Replacing old the old parts with new, if they are good quality, and retiming it properly will go a long way to overcoming any power loss. I have not noticed any loss on mine and it is now using less fuel. The only problem is the puff of black smoke on starting with a non EDC pump.
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Thought I’d send you this , reckon it could be the culprit. Hopefully getting the new in this weekend Ideally, a cct test needs to draw a similar current to the rated load on that circuit - a test light is great for basic cct integrity - but might not draw enough current to find the real issue - The LED test lights are notorious for this, needing microamps to illuminate
My preference is to use lamps of various sizes - for example, a headlamp - given each filament will draw about 4.6A - and a 21W bulb will draw about 1.7A ....so, if your solenoid circuit will run a 21W bulb without issue, then it is fine.... ( it's a great use for headlamps with one blown filament ...
Change the FIP and the injectors - BUT, you loose a lot of power in so doing, so you "need" to fit a full width intercooler and then tune the thing properly ( or better, get someone who has the proper kit, and get them to do it ) - it's a last resort really - but, to me, who hates electronics and modern vehicle "reliability" - it was the only way forward..... I now have 146HP and no electronics ....
Well, take as much care of it as you can
Ah - technically yes.... When mine died, about 5 years ago, I was quoted over £1K to build a new injector !! ....
Thought I’d keep you informed. Exhibit A . New sender on its way. Looks like a firm culprit
Just keeping you informed as requested. Looks like a firm culprit to me. New sender on order. Cheers
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Certainly looks like time for a new one, lets hope that solves it.
