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by wizwilson
08 Jun 2015, 20:19
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Over fuelling on starting
Replies: 38
Views: 9674

Re: Over fuelling on starting

The inside of the ECU looks brand new, VW were ahead of there time in sealing things up.
by wizwilson
08 Jun 2015, 19:12
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Over fuelling on starting
Replies: 38
Views: 9674

Re: Over fuelling on starting

Found a place in Staffordshire ATP Electronics 01543427900, who can test for £45 and repair for approx £200, but luckily found second hand unit on ebay for £50, so am going that route, might work out if not then its a repair job. also found another company in Colchester that might be able to repair ...
by wizwilson
08 Jun 2015, 14:11
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Over fuelling on starting
Replies: 38
Views: 9674

Re: Over fuelling on starting

Ok update on issue, after extensive testing of circuits by myself and good friend ( also auto electrician ) the verdict is the ECU is at fault, if every thing is connected correctly, when you switch the ignition on, the fuel pump runs continuously and the injectors stay open, causing massive over fu...
by wizwilson
03 Jun 2015, 14:55
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Over fuelling on starting
Replies: 38
Views: 9674

Re: Over fuelling on starting

Hi, so is the yes to this question or both ? and am trying to find information on when you switch ignition on will the pump prime then shut off ? and this ? and am trying to find information on when you switch ignition on will the pump prime then shut off ? if so then there is an issue here as they ...
by wizwilson
03 Jun 2015, 13:57
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Over fuelling on starting
Replies: 38
Views: 9674

Re: Over fuelling on starting

No other pump, yes it will run till i turn off, it will rev up but only if you do it slowly, no haven't taken blank out yet but will try tonight, my guess is that no pressure just whats sitting in the pipe, have removed filler cap so there is no pressure in tank. for anybody else reading and think t...
by wizwilson
03 Jun 2015, 12:51
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Over fuelling on starting
Replies: 38
Views: 9674

Re: Over fuelling on starting

Yes it maybe " What Ever " :evil: but i can tell you now that the fuel pump has NO wires on it, it is NOT running, but engine is, and if i clamp the pipe before the filter the engine will not run, i also clamped the return pipe and removed the pipe from its T peace in engine bay, with the ...
by wizwilson
03 Jun 2015, 11:51
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Over fuelling on starting
Replies: 38
Views: 9674

Re: Over fuelling on starting

ok update on running issue, can disconnect both wires from fuel pump, there is no fuel going back on the return pipe T junction, the Temp 2 resistance is ok, the Air flow sensor total resistance ok, Throttle switches resistance ok both Idle and full throttle, Idle stabilization valve working, have r...
by wizwilson
28 May 2015, 12:03
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Acrylic Stone Guards for Square Headlights
Replies: 88
Views: 44623

Re: Acrylic Stone Guards for Square Headlights

to all prospective buyers, they clip into the headlamp surround / grill, they are a nice tight fit, i just drilled the end supports and put small cable tie through.

:ok
by wizwilson
27 May 2015, 14:16
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Over fuelling on starting
Replies: 38
Views: 9674

Re: Over fuelling on starting

Yes its a European DJ engine, and as far as i can check it is standard setup.
by wizwilson
27 May 2015, 13:09
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Over fuelling on starting
Replies: 38
Views: 9674

Re: Over fuelling on starting

Again thanks for the info, but most of it is for Digijet system, mine is an 1989 2.1 so thought it was Digifant, i know the Idle stabilization is different how much more is different ??
by wizwilson
27 May 2015, 12:59
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Acrylic Stone Guards for Square Headlights
Replies: 88
Views: 44623

Re: Acrylic Stone Guards for Square Headlights

New headlamp fitted and your fantastic stone guards :ok

drilled and fitted small cable ties to sides, just as " Belt and Braces "
by wizwilson
27 May 2015, 12:47
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Over fuelling on starting
Replies: 38
Views: 9674

Re: Over fuelling on starting

cheers for the info, have found some of it when searching the other day, but all info is good info :ok yes thought it could be excessive pressure, but as i said its been as good as gold for the last year, anyways will do some checking this weekend to try and find the issue. as for running with the b...
by wizwilson
27 May 2015, 11:37
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Over fuelling on starting
Replies: 38
Views: 9674

Re: Over fuelling on starting

Ok update on the over fueling issue, have checked all earths in engine bay, renewed all eyelets with solider type and cleaned surfaces, what happens now is most peculiar can disconnect brown earth wire from pump and start the engine and it runs ???? quite a lot of black smoke, so disconnected the Bl...
by wizwilson
19 May 2015, 11:32
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Over fuelling on starting
Replies: 38
Views: 9674

Re: Over fuelling on starting

Hey thanks for the reply, surprised nobody else has suffered with this, as if the sensor becomes disconnected the amount of fuel delivered is huge, and the engine will not start, seems to flood almost instantly !
by wizwilson
18 May 2015, 12:22
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Over fuelling on starting
Replies: 38
Views: 9674

Re: Over fuelling on starting

Thanks for that info, been member for a while, but this is first time i have posted, for specific technical ...... Oops