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11th June 2022, 15:27 | #21 | |
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13th June 2022, 16:59 | #22 |
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I took everything off to get to the plenum chamber.
Today I've been out and checked the relay next to the ecu. No sign of burning or melting, Although this was assessed by sight as I couldn't get it out of the box. Cleaned up the plastic stuff and put everything back. Put the battery back on, 12.83v. Switched on, multi-meter dropped to 8.7v so new battery is required. on idle voltage showed 11.11v. Then she revved up and it went to 14. something. I didn't get a proper reading for that cos my attention was diverted to blue smoke coming out from below the engine cover. Actually below the turbo inlet. Smelled like burning plastic. Switched off immediately and there was a definite smell of burnt electrical wiring in the cabin I've had enough. She's due her mot next month and I just haven't got the knowledge, time or money to sort out this latest problem. I'm putting her on members car for sale for spares or repair. Anyone interested send me a pm please.
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14th June 2022, 10:22 | #23 | |
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14th June 2022, 15:11 | #24 |
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Right then, colour me officially baffled.
I've just been back out to Kim. I removed the engine cover and looked with a torch at where yesterdays smoke was coming from. The only wiring in that area are the cables that connect to the starter motor. So I turned her on, and looked for smoke. There was no smoke, the revs didn't suddenly increase like they did yesterday, and I kept her running, smoke free, for 5 minutes. I checked the battery and it showed 14.5v, so the alternator is working. I'm stumped. Unless..... the last time I checked the wiring to the starter motor I put copper slip on the ring connectors to aid connectivity. Could it have been that that was burning off? Does burning copper slip smell like plastic? Anyway, whatever the problem was it may have very well sorted itself out. I'm still wanting to pass her on so she'll remain on members cars for sale section.
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15th June 2022, 10:20 | #25 |
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You say----Suddenly reved up.---Check the plenum and ECU for water damage,--
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15th June 2022, 10:54 | #26 | |
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No blockage and no tide mark on the pollen filter. The other drain in the wing next to the plenum chamber was getting gung around it, but wasn't blocked either. But yesterday it seemed all back to normal. It's a strange one.
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17th June 2022, 11:37 | #27 |
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I have now sold Kim. Thank you Phill
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