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- Sat Jun 06, 2009 1:32 pm
- Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
- Topic: 2L 16v starting running when cold problems
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3435
Re: 2L 16v starting running when cold problems
runs like a dream now. quick 106 question......its a mono point injection n reg petrol. very basic compared to the 406........ runs fine no real issues. if you put your foot down when engine is cold it stutters. almost like its getting momentary flooded. i am sure it needs the carb or something clea...
- Sat Jun 06, 2009 1:26 pm
- Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
- Topic: FAQ - 406 D8 petrol (Excl. V6) running and starting problem
- Replies: 35
- Views: 110614
Re: FAQ - 406 D8 petrol (Excl. V6) running and starting problem
map sensor. changed it, all good. phew.
- Thu May 21, 2009 8:00 pm
- Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
- Topic: 2L 16v starting running when cold problems
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3435
Re: 2L 16v starting running when cold problems
Fixed it! Well, I did't fix it. The clever bloke at a garage did. Took em a while though. They ran lots of tests which came back with 9 faults! Thankfully they re tested with "the proper test software" and it came back as a faulty MAP SENSOR. I believe this controls or at least monitors fuel mixtur...
- Sat May 16, 2009 11:19 pm
- Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
- Topic: FAQ - 406 D8 petrol (Excl. V6) running and starting problem
- Replies: 35
- Views: 110614
Re: FAQ - 406 D8 petrol (Excl. V6) running and starting problem
have tried to follow the instructions on this post and got stuck on the TDC sensor. My car does not appear to have one? Or, at least, in the place it is supposed to be in the post. Haines manual was of little help too. I have tried many things, changed a few bits and still my fault is not cured. Bas...
- Sat May 16, 2009 4:45 pm
- Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
- Topic: 2L 16v starting running when cold problems
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3435
Re: 2L 16v starting running when cold problems
aaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh, I think my car has no TDC. Well I bet it has, I just can't find it. It's 2L 16V Petrol R plate....... I've been working through the post below; viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3489 and there is a part where the area of the TDC is located. Having gone out, got all the bits inc a multi metre I ...
- Fri May 15, 2009 9:17 pm
- Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
- Topic: TDC/ Crank Position sensor
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1174
TDC/ Crank Position sensor
Hi, I have spent some time wondering t'internet to find where to buy parts. I have also had a good look through the various posts....no real luck. i am after a TDC/ crank position sensor. There seems to be a few names or it. where do you buy your parts from? thanks for taking the time to read this p...
- Thu May 14, 2009 8:59 pm
- Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
- Topic: 2L 16v starting running when cold problems
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3435
Re: 2L 16v starting running when cold problems
that has to be one of the most informative posts i think i have ever read.
many many thanks.
i'll sent it to the misses so she can make a start on it!
seriously, thank you for passing that info on.
Dan
many many thanks.
i'll sent it to the misses so she can make a start on it!
seriously, thank you for passing that info on.
Dan
- Mon May 11, 2009 12:22 pm
- Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
- Topic: 2L 16v starting running when cold problems
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3435
2L 16v starting running when cold problems
Hi All. I am the prowed owner of a 406 hence my registering here. Had it a week and the problems have started. Any help much appreciated. Symptoms When the engine is cold (needs to have been sat all night, not just a few hours) it is very bad to start if not at all. Engine turns fine, fires for a sp...