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My big proplem at the moment is as soon as I start the car the revs are above 1rpm then the drop and and hang around 500-800rpm but the engine sounds like its struggling to kep ticking over then it stalls. But if I press throttle a little and get the revs moving its fine but if I let go it stalls again but its fine if I drive it for a few mins then it idles fine. Any ideas on what could be causing this?? Changed the spark plugs, that worked for me.the bear1986 wrote:Hi guys I've bought myself a rev2 turbo in white in January and I've just been bring it up to stratch eg with body work and engine.
(plugs, cap, arm etc) are in good working order.(i've seen them removed for some odd reason on several cars). sensor. Sorry for the questions but I've come from Subaru owner ship for the last 4 years and vags before that. the bear1986 wrote:Hi pets how would I be able to do these basic checks then?
1) Check for error codes. Switch on ignition. ECU light will flash. If flashes twice per second, no errors. If once per second, count flashes. You'll get a two digit number. Report back abd we will identify.2) Ensure all service components (plugs, cap, arm etc) are in good working order.'scope. But you can certainly take cap off and look for erosion/corrosion on contacts in cap. If in any doubt replace - they are service components after all.3) Check ignition timing. 10 degress BTDC.4) Check water hoses to ISC are present (i've seen them removed for some odd reason on several cars). They connect to couple of steel pipes, which in turn join to two more rubber hoses. If so call in - i'll have all the checks done in 20 mins.daz364 wrote:It might take abit of clearing out when on the road mines always like that I use it and take it for a good run and it clears its self out
Needing to "clear out" an engine to make it run well is not an inbuilt design feature by the manufacturer.Peter Gidden - SBITS wrote:daz364 wrote:It might take abit of clearing out when on the road mines always like that I use it and take it for a good run and it clears its self out
You have a problem.
I'm sure I solved the same issue on my rev1 by changing the ecu temp sensor at the water tree. For all they cost its worth doing to rule that out I'd say. I live in Norwich so quite a long drive just incase the car goes pop on the way up to you.the bear1986 wrote:Hi Pete thanks for the advice what is a cap?
the bear1986 wrote:Glen what is the exact name of the temp sensor and where does it go when fitted as there's so many sensors on the mr2 its crazy lol
Fits to front side of coolant distribution block. part so worth ruling it out at least. You will loose some coolant changing it so best to have some to top up a little when done. In saying that if your quick you will get your finger over the hole before it pours out,I wasn't! Also is there any photos abou showing where this does go? Again thanks for the help your all giving me£12 from local motor factors 5 mins to change it Also Pete are you able to get hold of the rocker cover gasket dizzy cap rotor arm oil filter and oil and how much would that cost please./HT leads are all about 2 years old.