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Posts: 413 Joined: 14th Nov 2004 Ride: 2000 AU II Fairmont Ghia Location: Brisbane Most of the time/Sydney Some of the time |
if anyone an show me the approx location of the map sensor, and explain what the circled is, it would be much appreciated. i am rather new to efi setups, but am quite experienced in everything carby :S
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Posts: 413 Joined: 14th Nov 2004 Ride: 2000 AU II Fairmont Ghia Location: Brisbane Most of the time/Sydney Some of the time |
PS. please excuse the hugeness of photos, didnt realise!
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Well I can't see it in the pic, but in the E-series it is right next to the washer bottle on the firewall basically. It's probably there on an AU too somewhere.
The thing you have pointed to is the throttle position sensor. |
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Posts: 413 Joined: 14th Nov 2004 Ride: 2000 AU II Fairmont Ghia Location: Brisbane Most of the time/Sydney Some of the time |
if thats the case, then if i disconnect it, why does it still rev when i hit the accelerator?
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Throttle position sensor and idle speed controller.
its an auxilary device that automatically adjust throttle to maintain idle (such as when your engine is cold) and to adjust throttle according to load (power steering / aircon) ect.
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Posts: 413 Joined: 14th Nov 2004 Ride: 2000 AU II Fairmont Ghia Location: Brisbane Most of the time/Sydney Some of the time |
so still no idea where the map sensor is in the au?
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OK. here is where it "should" be:
And here is how to test it: Ignition On: 0.155-0.156KHz Engine Idling: 0.101-0.103KHz Engine Revved: 0.90KHz (Approx) Idling in Drive: 0.105-0.106 KHz Idling in Drive with A/C on or Steering Load: 0.109-0.111KHz Of course you are going to need a Digital Multimeter to test this. |
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janek wrote: if thats the case, then if i disconnect it, why does it still rev when i hit the accelerator?
The EEC relies on more than just one sensor. You can unplug a few important ones and still drive around like normal. |
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Posts: 413 Joined: 14th Nov 2004 Ride: 2000 AU II Fairmont Ghia Location: Brisbane Most of the time/Sydney Some of the time |
holy cow, thats some fantastic info there!
thanks for that! exactly what i needed. as for the important sensors, i want to test them one by one. if i unplug one and it makes no change, changes are thats the broken link. my reading is now 21.3l/100 after my test :S
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I tested all my sensors lol, they seemed fine and yet I still get 20+ L/100km. Not fun.
My MAP sensor reading was slightly out with the engine on though, but I attribute this to either the cam or a vacuum leak. |
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Posts: 413 Joined: 14th Nov 2004 Ride: 2000 AU II Fairmont Ghia Location: Brisbane Most of the time/Sydney Some of the time |
20+ is a bloody joke, you mention a cam, so you have an aftermarket cam?
mine is 110% stock
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Yep, see my sig.
I'm definately starting to think my problems are due to a vacuum leak. Symptoms: Poor performance when cold Hunting Idle Revs 'hang' after revving Poor fuel consumption Running Rich Seems to be lacking a little Power Then I found this on the net: Quote: My engine is running way to rich, what is the problem?
You may have your MAP sensor connected to a ported vacuum source and not full manifold vacuum. You may have a vacuum leak causing low engine vacuum to the MAP sensor. Your fuel pressure is not set properly or your fuel return line is restricted. On a TBI system your base gasket may be the wrong size or not sealed properly. On an MPFI system you may not have the vacuum line connected or a secure connection to the fuel pressure regulator; this is also a full manifold vacuum source. My engine is running to lean, what is the problem? You will see a recurring theme in these troubleshooting notes and that is vacuum leaks. This is the biggest cause of engines running too lean and should not be taken lightly. Fuel pressure is not coming up to proper pressure. See discussion on fuel pressure in previous paragraphs. Plugged fuel filter; make sure that your fuel tank is not contaminated. I do not seem to have as much power as I should? Verify that you have set your timing properly by disconnecting the set timing connector, setting the timing to the specified value, reconnecting the connector and shutting the engine off and starting it back up before proceeding. Ensure that your plug wires are properly connected with the correct firing order. Your fuel pressure may be insufficient; see fuel pressure discussion in previous paragraphs. Verify that there are no vacuum leaks and that the MAP sensor is properly connected. My engine takes longer to start than I think it should. Check that the MAP sensor is properly connected to a full manifold vacuum source. Ensure that the vacuum source to your MAP sensor is free from restrictions and has a secure connection. Check for vacuum leaks, this is the most common cause. Make sure that your timing is set correctly. Fuel pressure is not adequate for proper operation. See previous paragraph for discussion on fuel pressure and proper operation. Fuel pump relay is not coming on or is faulty. On a TBI system verify that the crank wire is connected to the crank side of the ignition switch or the crank side of the starter solenoid. The RPM of my engine does not come down when I come to an idle. More than likely you have a large vacuum leak, verify that your system is free from vacuum leaks. Your ignition wire is connected to a battery source and not an ignition 1 source. The engine has not come to full operating temperature as of yet. Your thermostat is inoperable or opens at too low of a temperature. You should be using at least a 180oF stat. Throttle cable or throttle on the throttle body is not coming to a complete close. Throttle plate is binding in the throttle bores. I am not getting as good of fuel economy as I think I should. If all is set up properly with the installation of your fuel injection system you are probably getting as good of fuel economy as you are going to get. Ensure that your timing is set properly, your thermostat is in good working order and your fuel pressure is at the specified pressure. You may have other factors such as tires, brake drag or other external issue from the fuel injection system that is not working properly. Re-evaluate your driving habits and insure that you are driving in a fashion that will provide you optimum fuel economy. If you are trying to race everyone from the light chances are you will not get the fuel economy that you expect. The engine is reving up and down when I come down to an idle. This is usually an indication of a vacuum leak; again make sure that you have no vacuum leaks. This could also be an indication of the wrong base ignition timing. Verify that you have set your ignition timing correctly. Your engine may also require more air going through the throttle plates at idle than it is currently set for. Have you got any of those symptoms? I want to get to the bottom of this eventually as so many people EA-AU seem to suffer. |
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janek wrote: i need some help, i have a feeling my map sensor is rooted, i am pulling 18-22l/100km, new leads, new plugs, new oil. it has nothing to do with my driving, because the easier i take it, the more it guzzles. (the car has never been close to the redline whilst ive owned it).
this is really pissing me off. 50 dollars of fuel gets me 220 km. WHAT THE HELL! so anyone with any experience, or who can offer some help, please, please post! the car is a 2000 au2 fairmont vct. the economy was bad before, but worse now. Had the identical thing happen on my VCT. Take it to a dyno, ask them for an A/F ratio printout and to see if it will go into closed loop. If it wont go into closed loop its either the lambda (oxy) sensor on the exhaust or the MAP. Other way to check is have Ford read the error codes. A dead MAP will produce an error code. This is from personal experiance with an indentical motor, not guess work. Replacing it is a prick too, the whole throttle body needs to come off to get to it properly.
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voxace wrote: OK. here is where it "should" be:
And here is how to test it: Ignition On: 0.155-0.156KHz Engine Idling: 0.101-0.103KHz Engine Revved: 0.90KHz (Approx) Idling in Drive: 0.105-0.106 KHz Idling in Drive with A/C on or Steering Load: 0.109-0.111KHz Of course you are going to need a Digital Multimeter to test this. Its not there on the AU VCT. It is a small black square that is directly under the throttle body on the manifold. That is the signal box but the actual sensor is what dies in most cases.
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i have same probs.. anyone know where to test for vacuum leaks, what lines should i be lookin for and whats the best way to test for vacuum!
ive replaced leads, plugs, oxy sensor and cooland temp sensor and ive got a A/F meter.. next thing to test.... vacuum lines,, but how. then MAP Sensor?
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