wakeabby14 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 So i will give you the run down... So the other day i fitted my new turbo kit TF035, it was running great for the last few days and still is, however this morning just after i set off on the way to work im pretty certain im having fueling issues. I overtook a lorry doing 30 in a 60 as soon as i hit about 3-4k RPM mid overtake fuel cut kicked in and my engine management light came on. I pulled straight over and it was idling fine and i took a look under the bonnet to make sure non of my HT leads were loose and everything was fine as it sounded like it was mis firing. I carefully drove it home but now it will not go above 2.5-3k rpm with out hitting fuelcut / the engine jolting hard even though it has been full boosting for the last few days fine! I am running a JAM ecu so its not the stock ecu causing it to fuel cut and i have my actuator set at 0.9 bar. Im not running an aftermarket fuel pressure regulator so it is most likely to do with fueling. I called funny onion this morning and she said it was probably the issue but not 100% sure and advised me to check the engine diagnostic code to see what it was. My current mods are:JAM racing ECUTF035 turbo kitHKS actuatorDecatJapspeed exhaustFMICMagnacore Ht leadsIridium H7 plugsOil catch can Any other ideas guys before i just buy a Fuel pressure regulator! never experienced fuel cut before and it was pretty scary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TimD Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Checked to see if any of your vacuum hoses have popped off? Especially the one to the MAP sensor. If the car was running fine for a while without an adjustable fpr, and now isn't at all, it wont be a lack of fuel pressure I wouldn't have thought. Have you checked for fault codes on the ECU? http://www.ukstarletowners.com/topic/66490-ecu-diagnostic-codes/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 sounds like it could be a coil issue Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wakeabby14 Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Checked to see if any of your vacuum hoses have popped off? Especially the one to the MAP sensor. If the car was running fine for a while without an adjustable fpr, and now isn't at all, it wont be a lack of fuel pressure I wouldn't have thought. Have you checked for fault codes on the ECU? http://www.ukstarletowners.com/topic/66490-ecu-diagnostic-codes/ Im at work now as just had to get the train haha! I will check the vacuum hoses when i get homes to make sure everything is on tight, I will also check the fault code when i get home too! cheers for the input. sounds like it could be a coil issue Can you specify further? are you saying it could possible the the distributer cap or the leads them selfs? cheers josh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 ignition coil on bulkhead. check all wiring to it etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wakeabby14 Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 ignition coil on bulkhead. check all wiring to it etc Ahh right ok no worries i will have a look at that too! cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adzy Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Bin the iridium plugs and put copper ones back in, jam ecu prob running rich and iridium plugs don't like that, had similar issues with mine and that's what it was in the end Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wakeabby14 Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Bin the iridium plugs and put copper ones back in, jam ecu prob running rich and iridium plugs don't like that, had similar issues with mine and that's what it was in the end Im going to pull the plugs and have a look, i will try that at last resort as i have always used iridiums and had no issues Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 When it stops(like fuel cut) does the rev gauge go down to 0? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wakeabby14 Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) When it stops(like fuel cut) does the rev gauge go down to 0? The engine just felt like it wanted to turn off for a few seconds and it refused to run. I only let it cut for like 2 seconds max did not look properly just drove her back home down the road mega slow. im really annoyed to be honest i just want to drive it been off the road quite a bit recently for bits and bobs. Edited April 26, 2017 by wakeabby14 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gainzy Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 It happened to me once turned out to be a spark jumping perished the inside of ht lead pop em off have a look if not already Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wakeabby14 Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 It happened to me once turned out to be a spark jumping perished the inside of ht lead pop em off have a look if not already will have a look, need to check everything people can think of need it sorting asap Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adzy Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Check dizzy cap and rotor arm too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wakeabby14 Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Check dizzy cap and rotor arm too will do cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wakeabby14 Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 bump Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Earth on the inlet held by a 10mm can cause all sorts of similar running issues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wakeabby14 Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Earth on the inlet held by a 10mm can cause all sorts of similar running issues. Cheers mate will check that too i have a busy evening ahead of me! any tips if non of this works? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Jerry can and a zippo then phone insurance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wakeabby14 Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) Jerry can and a zippo then phone insurance Hahahaha oh shit thats brutal!!! Edited April 26, 2017 by wakeabby14 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wakeabby14 Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 PROBLEM SOLVED!So the issue in the end was a bad earth on the injectors, I had a look and the bolt was mega loose on it tightened it up took it for a test drive and no more fuel cut or issues! What a relief cheers for eveyones input! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Glad to see it was a simple fix.Cheers nick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wakeabby14 Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Glad to see it was a simple fix.Cheers nick.Same here haha! cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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