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Author Subject: Stuttering Engine
rudolf

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Post #1
My car has just passed its MOT so have good emissions, however it has just started uneven running just below 2000RPM and on idle.

Any ideas on if a sensor is at fault?

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Posted 22nd Jun 2018 at 21:54
blandy

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Post #2
Try cleaning Or replacing the idle control valve
Posted 22nd Jun 2018 at 22:05
rudolf

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Post #3
I've changed it recently and also repaired the ECU loom to it.

Why would it affect running above idle?

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Posted 22nd Jun 2018 at 22:07
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Post #4
sounds like a possible lambda problem

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Posted 22nd Jun 2018 at 22:54
rudolf

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Post #5
Anyone got one in the North West?

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Posted 22nd Jun 2018 at 22:58
mocinim

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Post #6
Look for air leaks at the intake manifold and the throttle body

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Posted 23rd Jun 2018 at 01:04
pug_306

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Post #7
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[quote="barrym"]sounds like a possible lambda problem


I would try unplugging it see if it makes a difference.

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Posted 23rd Jun 2018 at 07:42
miki4

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Post #8
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sounds like a possible lambda problem


I would try unplugging it see if it makes a difference.



Ditto. Otherwise it could also be ignition related (most probably failing coil pack).
Posted 23rd Jun 2018 at 14:11
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Post #9
Unplugging the lambda sensor forces the ECU to switch to open loop fuelling so it doesn’t really help to conclusively prove the fault is with the lambda sensor. The fault could be elsewhere and the change in fuelling masks the problem, plus the recent MOT pass would suggest the lambda sensor is working correctly.

Throttle position sensor (and wiring) is also a potential culprit for hesitation, engine speed stability and stuttering issues.

Oh, and try an ECU reset... while there's a lot of old wives tales about false benefits of doing this it does do one useful thing - it resets the ICV back to it's home position when the ignition is next turned on. The true ICV position isn't tracked by the ECU. It's just assumed to be in the last position the ECU remembers.

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Posted 23rd Jun 2018 at 14:26
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Post #10
Injectors

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Posted 23rd Jun 2018 at 17:32
rudolf

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Post #11
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[quote="Rich E"]Unplugging the lambda sensor forces the ECU to switch to open loop fuelling so it doesn’t really help to conclusively prove the fault is with the lambda sensor. The fault could be elsewhere and the change in fuelling masks the problem, plus the recent MOT pass would suggest the lambda sensor is working correctly.

Throttle position sensor (and wiring) is also a potential culprit for hesitation, engine speed stability and stuttering issues.

Oh, and try an ECU reset... while there's a lot of old wives tales about false benefits of doing this it does do one useful thing - it resets the ICV back to it's home position when the ignition is next turned on. The true ICV position isn't tracked by the ECU. It's just assumed to be in the last position the ECU remembers.


Thanks Rich

Doesn't the ICV just move until the idle is correct?

I did change the TPS when I last had idle problems and found the ICV wiring faulty.

I'm beginning to suspect the wiring as I can't read ECU fault codes either.

Anyone got a spare engine loom for an early phase 2?

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S Reg Diablo standardsSpec SORNED
R Reg Nile standard spec written off then repaired
X Reg Astor in need of TLC
R Reg Nile to restore
Set of Lions to fit.
Posted 24th Jun 2018 at 09:38

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