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5 November 2003, 0:00 AM
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danden
Joined 5 Nov 2003
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I've got 1.3 escort with injection engine. It's got an extremely high fuel consumption and occassionly cuts out when i come to junction (usually when it's cold). I think it's constantly running rich and the mixture's wrong Any ideas on what's broken to cause it to run rich, or any clues as to what else may cause it?
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7 November 2003, 0:00 AM
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Car Clinic
Joined 11 Oct 2003
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This problem is a cl
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7 November 2003, 0:00 AM
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Car Clinic
Joined 11 Oct 2003
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This problem is a classic case of the ECU unable to read the signals correctly. The first thing you have to establish is, is the sensors giving you (or the ECU the correct Info). You must test all of the 'manual items' - then the more involved items (sensors etc.....
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7 November 2003, 0:00 AM
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danden
Joined 5 Nov 2003
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well i've had a new catalytic converter fitted, new lambda sensor, new ecu, new filters and it still does it. Wot do u mean by 'manual items'? Wots the best way to tests the sensors urself? or do u need to take it to a garage?
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7 November 2003, 0:00 AM
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Car Clinic
Joined 11 Oct 2003
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You could test the items yourself - it depends how competent you feel you are. If you disconnect the cold start injector, and road test the vehicle you may find that it is the cause of you problem.....let me knowVince
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Is the air filter okay?and are all hose clips round about the injection system tight
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17 November 2003, 0:00 AM
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danden
Joined 5 Nov 2003
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I've replaced the air filter and it's ok. Theres no leaks and the hoses seem to be fine. I've checked the coolant temp sensor at the weekend and thats ok and the sender unit's ok. My temp gauge doesn't work either, you see!
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17 November 2003, 0:00 AM
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danden
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I'V REPLACED THE AIR FILTER AND THE HOSES ALL LOOK TO BE SOUND. I'V JUST CHECKED THE COOLANT TEMP SENSOR AND THE SENDER UNIT BCOZ MY TEMP GAUGE DOESN'T WORK, THEY CHECKED OUT OK!
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