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| nmkimosabe |
Mar 21 2026, 09:44 AM
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 59 Joined: 16-March 25 From: Santa Fe, NM Member No.: 28,660 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
After a thorough investigation, it appears that the injectors are not getting ground to fire properly on my 1974 1.8L. Maybe it's an air flow sensor issue but not sure. All the other wiring seems to be okay. I would appreciate any thoughts from the knowledgeable folks on this forum. Thank you.
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| nmkimosabe |
Apr 7 2026, 02:38 PM
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 59 Joined: 16-March 25 From: Santa Fe, NM Member No.: 28,660 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Well 2 weeks and learning a lot about L-jet injection systems the problem appears solved. Per the recommendations from many qualified contributors, I did a comprehensive check of the AFM sensor / plug, fuel pressure, fuel rails, injector voltage, injectors, cold start valve, cylinder head temp sensor, fuel pressure regulator, spark, fuel pump, ground wires, coil, harness wires, dual relay, resistor pack and more importantly the ECU itself. By swapping out an ECU with a friend the car seemed to start and run better but still for a limited time. Thus, it was determined that the cylinder head temp sensor was faulty as it ran fine when we manually operated the throttle and got the car warm. I'm still not sure which was a bigger issue, the ECU or the cylinder head temp sensor.
Next, I have to replace the cylinder head temp sensor which is somewhat challenging on a 1.8L as the sensor is hidden under the intake runner at the #3 cylinder. It could also be a broken wire in the harness but it's hard to get to it because of the runner location. If anyone out there has any suggestions to make this easier as it will be greatly appreciated. My mechanical and voltmeter skills have greatly increase as a result of this frustrating yet worthwhile learning experience. I THANK ALL THAT HAVE CONTRIBUTED! |
nmkimosabe L-Jet Injectors Aren't Getting Ground Mar 21 2026, 09:44 AM
JeffBowlsby Check the schematic for these circuits. LJet injec... Mar 21 2026, 09:58 AM
nmkimosabe
Check the schematic for these circuits. LJet inje... Mar 21 2026, 04:25 PM
nmkimosabe
Check the schematic for these circuits. LJet inj... Mar 22 2026, 10:42 AM
Superhawk996
I will order a new resistor pack as mine might be... Mar 22 2026, 11:16 AM
nmkimosabe
I will order a new resistor pack as mine might b... Mar 22 2026, 12:55 PM
fiacra Jeff is the expert here so I'd start with what... Mar 21 2026, 12:15 PM
nmkimosabe
Jeff is the expert here so I'd start with wha... Mar 21 2026, 04:19 PM
Superhawk996 Just beware - lots of mechanics are basically lear... Mar 22 2026, 01:24 PM
nmkimosabe
Just beware - lots of mechanics are basically lea... Mar 22 2026, 02:11 PM
nmkimosabe Here's an update on my 914 and unfortunately, ... Mar 31 2026, 05:07 PM
Superhawk996 . I had the car towed to my mechanic who spent 2 d... Mar 31 2026, 07:45 PM
nmkimosabe
. I had the car towed to my mechanic who spent 2 ... Apr 1 2026, 09:14 AM
Superhawk996
A) I believe it is getting spark, and fuel but j... Apr 1 2026, 12:11 PM
JeffBowlsby L-Jet is one of the early EFI systems, common in t... Mar 31 2026, 05:41 PM
nmkimosabe
L-Jet is one of the early EFI systems, common in ... Mar 31 2026, 06:44 PM
Rob-O I’m with Superhawk. Make a plan and methodicall... Apr 1 2026, 11:39 AM
nmkimosabe
I’m with Superhawk. Make a plan and methodical... Apr 1 2026, 12:13 PM
Superhawk996
Yes I can use a voltmeter and I have a list of t... Apr 1 2026, 12:48 PM
StarBear Also check the o-ring on the oil filler cap. A fai... Apr 1 2026, 12:28 PM
nmkimosabe
Also check the o-ring on the oil filler cap. A fa... Apr 1 2026, 02:42 PM
Maltese Falcon Check your main grounds around the engine bay/ and... Apr 1 2026, 12:31 PM
nmkimosabe
Check your main grounds around the engine bay/ an... Apr 1 2026, 04:07 PM
TRP great job at debugging the issue! I have so m... Apr 7 2026, 03:00 PM
Rob-O The head sensor isn’t terribly difficult. Take ... Apr 8 2026, 04:16 AM
nmkimosabe
The head sensor isn’t terribly difficult. Take... Apr 8 2026, 08:24 AM
Rob-O For gaskets it depends. The injectors could be le... Apr 9 2026, 06:25 AM
Geezer914 If it's running like crap, it may be a vacuum ... Apr 9 2026, 09:12 AM
nmkimosabe Can someone please tell me if I should use a crush... Apr 11 2026, 02:22 PM
fiacra
Can someone please tell me if I should use a crus... Apr 11 2026, 04:03 PM
nmkimosabe
[quote name='nmkimosabe' post='3252868' date='Apr... Apr 11 2026, 07:35 PM
nmkimosabe
Can someone please tell me if I should use a cru... Apr 12 2026, 08:43 AM
fiacra @[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showu... Apr 12 2026, 11:39 AM
nmkimosabe @fiacra
My part # appears to be 032.096.041 which... Apr 12 2026, 01:06 PM
fiacra
[b]@[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s... Apr 12 2026, 03:06 PM
nmkimosabe
[b]@[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?... Apr 12 2026, 03:55 PM
Superhawk996 RE: L-Jet Injectors Aren't Getting Ground Apr 12 2026, 02:30 PM
Rob-O They’re available from Porsche again, I believe. Apr 12 2026, 03:36 PM![]() ![]() |
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