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frankc |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 5,820 ![]() |
Hello,
I am working on a major resurrection of this 1974 914 2.0L. I have completed changing /replacing the fuel system (lines, injectors, tank, etc), a major tune up and a reseal. After a major tune, valve adjustment and timing - the car ran really well. I was very happy. Started it today - to just hear it run - very rough idle when cold (this is new). It appeared to hunt between 300-700rpm - surge/die/surge/die/surge/die. I have not touched the idle adjustment on the throttle body - it appeared to run at about 1000rpm when warm yesterday. Cold Start Valve? AAR? Not sure where to look first. I will check the vacuum hoses again tonight. Thanks, Frank |
ptravnic |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,231 Joined: 27-May 03 From: Chicago, IL Member No.: 747 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
Read Paul Anders "D-Jet Idle Stability" page.
http://members.rennlist.com/pbanders/idle.htm Should help in troubleshooting |
computers4kids |
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Love these little cars! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Port Townsend, WA Member No.: 4,253 Region Association: None ![]() |
Check the injector clips to be secure...one may appear secure but loose...ask me how I know.
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 561 Joined: 16-February 04 From: Thornton, CO Member No.: 1,663 ![]() |
Read Paul Anders "D-Jet Idle Stability" page. http://members.rennlist.com/pbanders/idle.htm Should help in troubleshooting Just a minor correction ptravnic. His first name is Brad, Brad Anders. And yes Frank, that site is the Bible to D-jet owners. |
ptravnic |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,231 Joined: 27-May 03 From: Chicago, IL Member No.: 747 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
[/quote] Just a minor correction ptravnic. His first name is Brad, Brad Anders. [/quote] DOH! Shame on me for the mixup. Apprec, otherwise I would have kept calling him Paul... For his contribution he should at least get his name correctly credited... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) -pt |
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914 Freak! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
Read Paul Anders "D-Jet Idle Stability" page. http://members.rennlist.com/pbanders/idle.htm Should help in troubleshooting Just a minor correction ptravnic. His first name is Brad, Brad Anders. And yes Frank, that site is the Bible to D-jet owners. Actually, his 1st name is Paul, why he goes by his middle name is not known to me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
Rand |
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Cross Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,410 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None ![]() |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) You beat me to it Mueller. Paul "Brad" Anders.
But Paul, Brad, Paul.... Whatever, we won't call him late for dinner, and we'll always call him a D-Jet guru!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) At any rate... Cold start valve? No. AAR? Maybe. |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 ![]() |
did you try adjusting the mixture on the cpu? clockwise richer.. or the screw on the throttle body for higer idle? Maybe check the cyl. head temp sensor to see if it the wire didnt come free while you were tinkering?
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2-OH! |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 552 Joined: 17-October 03 From: Santa Clarita, Kalifornication Member No.: 1,253 ![]() |
I fought a mysterious "Idle Hunting Problem" for weeks (75 2.0)...New hoses, clamps, brake cleaner around all vacumm fittings, checked F.I. connections and injectors, timing, etc...Nothing worked...Every member on this board gave some suggestions, nothing worked...
One day by accident, I unplugged the sensor on the front of throttle body...Hunting stopped immediately and she has run like a dream ever since... I just left it unplugged...Never has effected performance, starting, running, nada...Plug it back in and it immediately starts to hunt... It works for me... 2-OH! |
Rand |
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Cross Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,410 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None ![]() |
Unplugging a sensor probably just caused it to run richer. The original hunting problem suggests a vacuum leak or something causing it to run lean. I would think it would be better to fix the problem by finding the air leak than by artificially richening the mixture.
But the original post mentioned the hunting was happening at 300-700rpm, which is low. So I don't know. The temp sensor on the plenum will affect the richness. The connector on the throttle body should be the TPS though. There is a Pelican article on adjusting that. The tracks can wear and it could need replacement. Again though, I would fix it before just running with it disconnected. You're sure the timing is correct? |
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new england car guy ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,631 Joined: 24-February 06 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 5,630 Region Association: North East States ![]() |
QUOTE I unplugged the sensor on the front of throttle body perhaps temp sensor was unplugged.....but I agree try to find the problem first before going that route. I just got done clamping down all my vacuum lines and it made a big difference. |
frankc |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 5,820 ![]() |
Hi,
Too many meetings the past few days to get back to the site. I will definitely recheck hoses for air leaks. Stupid question - Where is the temp sensor for the heads located? I am not leaving anything to chance. I did read the D-Jet bible and the AAR valve looks suspect. I live in North Carolina, so the cold start valve would not come into effect in 80 degree+ weather. I believe I can check resistance and if necessary, check to see if it is stuck open or closed. I may have time tonight after everyone goes to bed. Thanks everyone for their replies. Frank QUOTE I unplugged the sensor on the front of throttle body perhaps temp sensor was unplugged.....but I agree try to find the problem first before going that route. I just got done clamping down all my vacuum lines and it made a big difference. |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 202 Joined: 19-April 06 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 5,893 ![]() |
little tiny wire going into the head between #3 & 4 cylinders. i don't think you can see the sensor (easily), its under the tin and a real pain to get to if i remember right...
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 552 Joined: 17-October 03 From: Santa Clarita, Kalifornication Member No.: 1,253 ![]() |
Correction....The sensor is mounted in the Intake Plenum...Adjusting the rich/lean screw on the ECU made no difference...
2-OH! |
pencap914 |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 78 Joined: 16-April 06 Member No.: 5,872 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
A hunting idle with a d-jet system, i had the same problem. the first thing i did was make absolutely sure i had no intake leaks, that helped, but didnt fix it. I then took off the Throttle body and found out that the TPS was worn out so i replaced that.
Also i found that my throttle plate was warped. i replaced those and the hunting went away. |
Rand |
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Cross Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,410 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None ![]() |
Correction....The sensor is mounted in the Intake Plenum...Adjusting the rich/lean screw on the ECU made no difference... 2-OH! Unplugging that sensor richens the mixture. If the ECU knob does nothing, I wonder if your TPS is bad - not telling the ECU it's at idle? |
frankc |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 5,820 ![]() |
Update:
I had time yesterday evening to test a few things. The AAR valve appears to be working - resistance, drawing a vacuum, closing off. I had set the timing to 27degrees BTDC @ 3500rpm. Dwell is at 49 degrees. Found a small vacuum leak under the throttle body where the PVC hose and the small 4mm hose connect. The rubber connector was split - so I sealed that up. Fired it up - still idled like a dog - surging/hunting at low RPM. Took it for a test drive - plenty of power throughout the range. After 10 minutes of driving, on the decel, I would get a loud 410 shotgun blast out of the tailpipe. The idle still was horrible. The AAR valve was closed - as it should be. The timing seems right. The Dwell is in spec. I have adjusted the valves twice - if anything - they were loose. Could it still be a timing problem? With respect to the Fuel Injection - the car has sat for 14 years. The fuel system was a mess - but I cleaned everything from the tank back, including two new injectors and cleaning the other two. The AAR valve appears to work (but I have another on the way I will swap out). I have not checked the TPS. The cold start valve would not come into play - correct? It is 90 degrees here during the day. Perhaps the TPS is the next bit - just to be sure. I have not touched the ECU at all. Any thoughts? Frank Correction....The sensor is mounted in the Intake Plenum...Adjusting the rich/lean screw on the ECU made no difference... 2-OH! Unplugging that sensor richens the mixture. If the ECU knob does nothing, I wonder if your TPS is bad - not telling the ECU it's at idle? |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,218 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() |
I had cracks in the airbox under the throttle body on my 2.0. I also had a mismatch of components. The CHT, MPS and ECU need to be the correct (same) year. Do not mix 73 and 74 components.
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 ![]() |
Did you by chance check to see if the MPS holds vacume? Oh and also the canister on the distributor. If that leaks the car can idle hunt too.
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frankc |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 5,820 ![]() |
Hi Todd,
I checked it at lunch and the MPS did not hold a vacuum. Have not measured inductance, but if that is true - I assume it is toast. I have not checked the distributor vacuum diaphram. Any specs on that? My current status : The idle screw has no effect on the engine idle speed at all. I adjusted the TPS according to the PP tech article. The non-functioning MPS would make it run rich throughout the range - correct? Would it effect idle? I definitely get a good backfire on the decel. Stumped. Frank Did you by chance check to see if the MPS holds vacume? Oh and also the canister on the distributor. If that leaks the car can idle hunt too. |
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