Something Wrong with fuel inj.
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To check the fault codes you need a 12 Volt Light (Or LED)
Make sure the ignition is off (take the key out if you have to! lol)
In the Engine Bay behind the battery is the diagnostic box, open this up and connect the light (or led) between the connectors that say FEN & B+ you will then need to jumper with some wire TEN & GND
Now turn the ignition to the ON position (stage 2) BUT DO NOT START THE CAR!!!!
The light should come on for a few secs then go out, i understand that this means there are no codes stored!
If it flashes then record how many!
Jono
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Will do that tonight, thanks (providing I can find my 12v LEDs).
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Oh btw, put the positive lead or leg on the B+ connector
Jono
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Full Service booked for tomorrow. Thanks for your help Jono. I'll check the codes tonight as well and hopefully it'll just show up as a dodgy sensor (which I could ask them to replace).
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Kool, they should be able to pick it up during the service!
Jono
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Cars in for a service now, they've identified the following:
Carbon on Distributor Cap
Slight misfire on idle
Accessory Belt perished.Few other bits that are unrelated as well.
They're going to change the plugs and see how we go, also clean the carbon on the distributor cap as well as obviously changing the oil and fuel filter and see if it improves things.
One question I do have is how hard is it to replace the accessory belts yourself? Seeming as they want £100 for it, which seems a bit dear as I can get the belts for about £20!
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One question I do have is how hard is it to replace the accessory belts yourself? Seeming as they want £100 for it, which seems a bit dear as I can get the belts for about £20!
Look down the left side of the engine, the 2 belts are down there & are a pain in the ass to change with the engine in the car! So £100 is prolly about right.
That carbon could be part of your your problem!!
Did you try the ECU Code check?
Jono
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One question I do have is how hard is it to replace the accessory belts yourself? Seeming as they want £100 for it, which seems a bit dear as I can get the belts for about £20!
Look down the left side of the engine, the 2 belts are down there & are a pain in the ass to change with the engine in the car! So £100 is prolly about right.
That carbon could be part of your your problem!!
Did you try the ECU Code check?
Jono
Hi Jono,
I've not done it yet, and the service center I'm using have not got an ECU code reader; so I'm likely not to let them do any additional work yet, and read the ECU codes myself tonight, providing the plugs etc don't solve the problem (I didn't have time last night, but its definately a priority).
Also if the carbon is the problem, I can get a new distro cap for about £20; and as this is right at the front of the engine, I'm presuming its easy to fit?
Will phone my mechanic and ask him for a quote on the belts; he's normally a bit cheaper.
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Right, another call back from the garage. Car is ready and they think they know what the problem is - A split in the air intake meaning the engine couldn't control the mixture properly/take in the right temperate air!
So, much cheaper! They've taped it for now, I'm probably going to replace it myself as its not hard.
Also had a quote from my mechanic for fitting the belts for labour - £55. Belt kit is £14 from FordProbeStore - so providing the pulley's don't need doing, shouldn't be too expensive.
Oh and thankyou for all your help Jono! Much appreciated! I do have one more question for you - how much did your black diamonds cost?
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Ah, yes, that would make sense.. the vacuum system would have been messed up & the A/F meter would have been giving incorrect readings.
You might want to think about replacing that pipe with some ally pipes, they look much better and dont crack! lol
I plan on doing that myself in a week or so :D
Disty cap is easy, only 3 screws then pull it off, but I recommend changing the 'O' ring :)
I actually swapped my entire disty over this morning, only took me 15 mins!
My disks and pads cost around £300 in total.
Happy to have been some help :P
Jono
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Bloody hell £300! Better be good!
Mind you, mine feel alot better with new fluid, you notice it when you stamp on them! Thinking about getting grooved disks and EBC Greens, but as I've just spent a load of money on the service it might take a while!
I agree about the pipe - Mazda want £100 odd for it. They can go swivel!
RE the disty; it seems to be performing fine, but as a new one is only £20 its tempting to do it anyway (I'm also pleased they noticed it; a sign they did the service properly!)