need help, engine spottered

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  1. welz

    welz Copenworld Regular

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    began for a week, no mil light. no faultys in scan gauge:(

    suddently rpm flatter for red traffic light 750 to 500 rpm ,can t accelerate after 3000 rpm. sound like no petrol. could it be the oxygen sensor? cold engine no problem. oel ok.water ok. loader boost ok.
     
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  2. BarnsleyRob

    BarnsleyRob Copenworld Veteran

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    Might be worth checking the turbo and air hoses. It's not uncommon on turbo diesels for the hoses to split or weaken to the point that they collapse when sucking the air through. Particular favourite on a Landrover is the intercooler hoses.

    Fingers crossed as it's a relatively cheap fix.
     
  3. gotboost?

    gotboost? Copenworld Regular

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    Almost sounds like it's in 'limp home' mode or potentially an ignition issue. You may have some dodgy plugs or igniter, even.

    Try resetting the ECU first, just to see if it is in fact in limp mode. I'd then suggest checking the basics - fuel, air, spark.
     
  4. Salieri

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    Würde mal mit nem GUTEN Tester auslesen, der auch live die Daten auslesen kann. Eventuell siehst du dann was.
    Benzinpumpe wird es wohl nicht sein...

    I would check with a GOOD OBDII Tester that supports live data. You might be able to put a finger on what is faulty.
    I guess its not the fuel pump
     
  5. freddyzdead

    freddyzdead Copenworld Regular

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    Could be the same thing I've got. I just posted about it in another thread. See if you can influence it by moving the main engine wiring loom around. If so, could be bad plug connection.
     
  6. welz

    welz Copenworld Regular

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    will try it, thanks freddy...

    :)
     
  7. welz

    welz Copenworld Regular

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    Problem solved. Sparks...:D

    Down after 12000 km:worried::eek: NGK

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  8. Vin Petrol

    Vin Petrol Copenworld Regular

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    NGK laser Iridium and they only lasted 12k?! Seems dodgy, they're supposed to last about 100k!
     
  9. welz

    welz Copenworld Regular

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    yes vin, thats strange, will look for first oxygen sensor..something is wrong..:(
     
  10. Salieri

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    Komisch!
     
  11. Number6

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    Do you have non-blurry photos of the spark "heads"? Might give a clue as to what the problem is. I have those NGK sparks in my Copen, and I've not had any problems with them in ~5 years.
     

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