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4th October 2019, 07:54 | #1 |
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K series problem MG TF
Hi all,
Sorry for asking this here but I'm hoping someone might be able to help, it is K series related but in my 2004 MG TF 135. I have posted this over on the other forum. Does anyone know why my car smells rich and stalls on cold mornings ? It starts fine and ticks over fine for about 30 seconds (never timed it) and then starts to play up, the tickover speed starts to lower, it's starts smelling rich from the exhaust, the tickover starts to get lumpy. Its drives fine, no missfire etc. But dip the clutch at a juction and it stalls, and sometimes it's difficult to get it to restart. Once the engine is up to temperature it's fine. I have a T4 and it shows nothing weird. (that I can see) I have changed the LAMBDA for a genuine BOSCH one and that made no difference. I have changed the ECU coolant temp sender, no difference. I have checked and reset the IACV idle valve and no difference. Any ideas ????? Thanks Pete. |
4th October 2019, 07:57 | #2 |
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4th October 2019, 08:17 | #3 |
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Look at the live data, analogue inputs and compare the LH column of figure (actual) to the RH column of figures (expected) for a bit more insight.
My money is on a wiring defect to the MAP sensor Brian |
4th October 2019, 11:47 | #4 |
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Thanks Brian,
I was hoping you'd reply to this. T4 does show a correct figure engine off (around 98) and engine running (around 39) for the MAP. What do you have in mind ? broken wires ? air temp problem ? an out of value reading ? |
4th October 2019, 12:07 | #5 |
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I've had this on my ZS.
It has a 135 TF engine fitted. On the inlet manifold there is a black air control valve which has a black hose attached on the back of it. It is held onto the manifold with two small torques bolts. Can be a bit of a pig to get in and undo. These are prone to sticking in the open position, too much air, so then stalls the engine. They get clogged up with gunge from the inlet manifold. Take it off and try and clean it out with carb. cleaner. If that doesn't work you'll need to replace it I'm afraid. If they are still available they are about £60 if memory serves. I'll post pics later. I'm at work at the moment! Richard
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We had a very similar issue with our TF. Bit of a lumpy idle, strong smell from the fumes, would often cut out and struggle to restart. You'd pull out of a junction, foot hard down on the accelerator and there'd be no power, followed by some jolting before power finally restored. Would only do it whilst cold, once warmed up it would be fine.
Had it plugged into a t4 which showed an issue with the lambda sensor, cam sensor and coil packs/leads. Had those bits replaced and it's been running perfectly since. |
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Remove the valve, clean it out, refit. See what happens. Use carb cleaner or brake cleaner. Let it dry out before refitting.
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