lev1982 Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 Hi guys My 1996 classic is having idle issues. I started car 2 weeks ago and it was fine. However the car was pretty much frozen at the time. Since then the temp outdoors has risen and it will start and idle fine for a few minutes then it starts hunting. It's currently sorn so not sure how it drives with this issue. It has an aftermarket induction kit on it that I am removing and replacing with the standard box. I have ordered a new maf. When I disconnect the current maf the car cuts out completely. Cheers guys Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
stants Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 If it cuts out when you unplug the maf that's generally a good thing, it's when it runs unplugged there could be an issue 1
lev1982 Posted February 7, 2016 Author Posted February 7, 2016 OK good news there lol. Thanks. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
Scoobyghost Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 Have you had the cel on or code checked it to see if there is anything new? 1
GeoffLeggy Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 Maf's, the bane of my life!! Hopefully that will solve it. Let us know. 1
lev1982 Posted February 7, 2016 Author Posted February 7, 2016 Have you had the cel on or code checked it to see if there is anything new? As soon as it starts rough idle the cel comes on. But I can't find the cables under dash. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
Scoobyghost Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 Have you had the cel on or code checked it to see if there is anything new? As soon as it starts rough idle the cel comes on. But I can't find the cables under dash. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Have a good old root around under there. Sometimes over the years they get tucked up quite high. 1
lev1982 Posted February 7, 2016 Author Posted February 7, 2016 Will do in morning. Removing the induction kit replacing it with a standard air box and replacing maf. The exhaust does have a couple of small leaks near the back box. I read somewhere this can be a problem. My friend is going to loan me his icv to try if the maf don't work. Thanks mate Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
Scoobyghost Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 Icv is the next call after maf. Leaks that far down the exhaust shouldn't effect the idle like that. If the cel is on when the roughness starts than that should answer the question for you.
lev1982 Posted February 8, 2016 Author Posted February 8, 2016 I'm just wandering if it's worth replacing these parts anyway. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
Tidgy Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 Chuck the new maf on (make sure its genuine), do an ecu reset and see if that solves it. 1
GeoffLeggy Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 Yeah fingers crossed for the MAF. New ICV is not cheap £300+ 1
lev1982 Posted February 8, 2016 Author Posted February 8, 2016 It's a genuine maf (2nd hand but seen working) if that solves it I will buy a brand new one. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
lev1982 Posted February 8, 2016 Author Posted February 8, 2016 Anyone know where I would find a new icv can't see one on import car parts. Nothing on eBay that I can see either Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
Sandals Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 You can take off the ICV and give it a clean... my car would randomly jump in revs between gears changes, cleaned the ICV and it cured the issue 1
GeoffLeggy Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 They can clean up as Sandals says. If you need one is this it? http://www.importcarparts.co.uk/parts-info?id=3643&cat=0&sub=0&sec=0&var=0&dc=&gen=&searchKey=idle control valve&searchPart= 1
savage bulldogs Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 If it's flashed the eml up it should have a code stored ,so +1 for a code check and ecu reset . As it might be a cheap fix and could just be moisture/condensation on something electrical from being sat a while , old fuel or something that will go away once the standard air box is in place and the ecu has reset and relearn't the standard air intake If it's not broke .....upgrade it 😊 1
lev1982 Posted February 8, 2016 Author Posted February 8, 2016 I'm waiting for car to be brought to my house. It went to a mates I was gonna store it and work on it in the summer. But I can't wait lol. I searched the site and came up with nothing. Thanks for the link lol. I have just bought a used unit off eBay. Only cost me £17. I want it so I can butcher it and see how it works before I tackle my own. It's the engineer in me lol. I have a feeling that fuel is going to be part of the problem the needle was as low as it could be when I bought it. I have stuck £10 of 99 in it and will flush the system. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
lev1982 Posted February 8, 2016 Author Posted February 8, 2016 I plan on keeping this car for many years so before I even thing about upgrading power etc I want to make sure the basics are in very good order. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk 1
savage bulldogs Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 Sort any leaks ,Plugs, fluids ,filters and a dyno run is always a good starting point . Aways glad to help when I hear someone investing time and money in a classic (rather than breaking one) [emoji106] If it's not broke .....upgrade it 😊 2
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