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A method of mixing fuel and air to be consumed by an internal combustion engine.

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1995 VM Jetta/Vento - ECU pinout for my car

I own a 95 Vento GL (Jetta for the american market), with an 1.8 8v, 90hp ADD model engine. The ECU for this model is marked with part number 037 906 021A. I have checked with VAG-COM software and it ...
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LTFT way too high, O2 seems sane

Issue Car in question is a Renault Clio B 1.2 16V with about 85KKm. I experience two issues: Intermittent starting problems, independent of hot or cold engine. When the problem occurs I need to ...
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Why did my van hesitate, then stall and not restart?

I have a 1989 Econoline 250 with low miles (60k) was driving on the highway today when I suddenly lost power, tried to give it gas but it hesitated, then stalled so I pulled off. Check engine light ...
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What is the normal voltage of 5-wire oxygen sensor (lambda probe)?

I have got a 2007 Opel Vectra GTS 2.2 Direct car (which still has a high pressure fuel pump problem, yet to be solved). Petrol, 114 kW, engine Z22YH. After getting an P0130-52 (No Plausibility ...
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Hyundai Tucson died while driving; will not start

I have a Hyundai Tucson 2011 directed injected diesel which has just broken down. What happened is that while driving the engine suddenly stopped and won't start. There is no check engine light on. ...
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Downstream O2 sensor shows lean but LTFT is negative

I have a 2011 Chevy Traverse with a P2099 CEL that I can't get to go away. I used an OBD scanner to watch the live O2 and fuel trim data. The downstream O2 sensor on bank 2 (side that P2099 refers to) ...
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Is port injection better for short trips?

My wife and I are considering to buy a car, but most of our trips will probably be around 2-4 miles long (drive a kid to school and back, stop by a supermarket). And, maybe, one longer trip once a ...
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What could cause my BMW 340i to show both engine codes PO171 and PO172?

I have a 2016 BMW 340i which recently turned on the check engine light. FIXD shows me this: I’ve also had two incidents where the car has struggled to start after filling up the tank. The engine ...
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Kawasaki EX400 2012 cold stalling

I got a efi motocycle that stalls when cold at stop lights. It only happens if 4-5k rpm was reached before pulling the clutch. When it doesn't stall I notice very low rpm. Cold starts are iffy. It ...
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USA vs Europe fuel injector differences?

This question is out of curiosity as I didn't find any specs or datasheets after plenty searching. What would the differences in the fuel injector be for Europe vs USA markets? I've compared ...
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Fuel Map and fooling the speed sensor

Sorry, I didn't know what kind of title I could put for this. I have a '97 Subaru Impreza WRX STi and, as a technical project, I would like to remove the potential (haven't checked yet) 180km/h ...
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Replace fuel rail pressure sensor in 2006 Mercury Mountaineer?

The car is a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer V6, got about 150k miles. The dealership sale rep is telling me my fuel rail pressure sensor is shorting out and needs to be replaced. Apparently, its causing ...
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Looking for Fuel Injectors for a Renault Clio Expression 1.5 cdi 2006 plate

I am looking at buying a set of fuel injectors for my car but not sure of what part number I can use. Equally can you buy a manual for car parts? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Opel Corsa D cannot idle on start and dies instantly

I have an 16 year old Opel Corsa D 1.2 80HP ECOTEC and i stopped at a traffic light and after i went in neutral my car couldnt idle and the motor died. It actually stuttered for half a second around ...
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Do you still need to tune transient throttle in a direct injection engine?

Transient throttle or acceleration enrichment is a way to model the fuel bubble that's stuck on the intake / valves and doesn't make it into cylinder. So when throttle opened sharply, extra fuel will ...
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2002 chevy 1500 4.3l v6 cfsi fuel to fuel rail but not to cylinders

I own a 2002 chevy 1500 4.3l v6 cfsi, fuel to schrader valve on rail, none in cylinders.Could it be clogged injectors?
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What are the factors that rev hang depend on? Does rev hand depend on the engine load?

I know that rev hangs are intentionally introduced to modern vehicles that operate on electronic throttle bodies, by programming the ecu to close the throttle valve slowly (in gasoline engines) even ...
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Diesel Injection - Fuel Injector Deviation Help - Engine Rough at Idle

-> My Car Volkswagen Amarok 2011, 155k miles 4 cylinder Diesel 2.0 liter Biturbo Piezo electric injectors + CP4 high pressure pump -> The Problem Engine is running little rough at Idle. The ...
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Pulsar 220Fi starter crackling sound

So I've a Plusar 220Fi 2007 model. Engine is in perfect as new condition. However sometimes when I press the start button, I huge crackling sounds can be heard (it's like metal balls are ground ...
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Suspected suction control valve issue, car also hard to start

I drive a Toyota Corolla with a 1AD-FTV engine. This car has become progressively harder to start over the years. Even at 10°C it might take two tries. It still starts without too much trouble, if you ...
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GM Vortec 5.0 CSFI - Failure Symptons

Based upon my research, the CSFI systems used in GM's Vortec engines during the mid to later 90's are problematic. As such, it does not appear uncommon to convert these to MPFI system. I have a 96 ...
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Incorrect fuel injectors - How much damage can they do?

I'm considering buying a car (2001 MR-S w/ 2zz-ge swap) that had incorrect injectors installed into 2 of 4 cylinders. Specifically, 260cc injectors were installed instead of the 320cc injectors it ...
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No injectior signals and error codes

On a Hyundai Accent CRDI 3 cylinders, there is no signal on the injectors wires during cranking but if the car is forced to start with other methods the injectors will start getting the signal and ...
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2012 Great Wall v200

I have no idea how to explain this but I'll try my best! So, a few weekends ago, around 4am, I was driving my 2012 Great Wall v200 to work and it was going fine. Then, on Sunday, I went to Blacktown ...
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Toyota 4runner 1998 AT 5vz fe 143000km

After got my injectors changed to correct misfiring condition, I am now running lean and cannot find the trouble since 2 weeks now. My OSB1S1 fluctuate between .6 and .3 V and my OSB1S2 is steady at 0....
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Can a GM TBI intake manifold be swapped on to a Chevy 350 that originally had a carburetor?

I already have the TBI system running, but I'm currently using an adapter to the old Quadrajet spread bore. I seem to recall issue with bolt locations or something.
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2000 Mazda protege the efi fuse blows out

Fuse blows out as soon as the key is in the on position. I have unplugged all the fuel injectors and the fuel pump at the tank and still blows the fuse. I'm not sure if I have the correct relays for ...
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Where is the fuel pressure test port located on the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan?

I purchased the Innova 3640 Professional Fuel Injection Pressure Tester, and I want to test the fuel pressure on my 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. Where is the fuel pressure test port located under the ...
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How to measure engine's fuel consumption?

I know this question might not be new, but I am still asking this question as I haven't yet got any satisfactory answer to this. I have done quite a research on this topic and will sum up it here: To ...
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Issue with fuel injection pump?

I had been driving a TATA Indica Vista quadrajet 1.3L turbocharged (diesel) yesterday over a total distance of around 250kms. We had like a few stops in between at 5 or 6 places. After stopping it ...
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Bajaj pulsar RS200 shuts off while trying to slow down or stop the vehicle

I have been a owner of pulsar RS200; ODO- 24,650, idling RPM-1.5, never touched FI system for servicing, just gone a round trip of about 400kms, by start of the ride filled tank, while returning while ...
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2002 Ford Escape sputters at and accelerates slowly from stops

I ran two cans of sea foam through it. I replaced the fuel filter, I cleaned the MAF and idle air control, and I put a new air filter in it. All that made it a little better but the problem is still ...
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JD 6415 diesel engine not starting after fuel injector replacement

This tractor has an inline 4 cylinder fuel injected turbocharged diesel engine. The injectors are pencil-stick style. The original reason why the fuel injectors were replaced is due to excessive fuel ...
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What are best steps to diagnose a bucking engine/

My 1992 Nissan with SR20DE (2.0 liter 143 HP o2 and MAF equipped OBD I engine, 16 valve, fuel injected), bucks. I own this car for ten years now and a lot has been replaced. Not always in attempt to ...
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Seeking information on the accuracy of average Fuel Consumption shown in Instrument Console?

If the speed shown in a motorcycle's instrument cluster is off by let's say ~5 km/h relative to the actual speed, can we say that the average fuel consumption it shows is also prone to show wrong ...
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Sudden rattling during acceleration, check engine light

I am trying to diagnose a problem, that suddenly occurred with my dci 2.0 Nissan Qashqai +2. During acceleration, I heard a strange noise, after which the motor started sounding completely ...
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Replace fuel injector 2013 Ford C-Max Energi (and enter calibration code)

I have a 2013 Ford C-Max Energi (US-California) with about 150kmi, mostly highway commute miles, great shape overall. We get an injector 3 code maybe once every six weeks. We put in a bottle of STP ...
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Pull start fuel injected motorcycle/car injured or not?

A lot of time I heard from some people that pull start fuel injected motorcycle or car injured engine by shifting the time of engine or confuse EMS(Engine Management System computer) because tires ...
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High idle in wet conditions

I have a Lexmoto adrenaline and it works fine in the dry most of the time until recently. It starts to idle significantly higher in the rain and on off acceleration when trying to speed up. I have no ...
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2003 Dodge ram 1500 4.7 v8

My 03 Dodge ram 1500 is cutting out, won't stay running. I've changed all 8 spark plugs and all 8 coils, I had to replace the breather box and assembly as well because my ex had tried to put a cold ...
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Do I need injection, throttle body, and upper intake cleaning?

I have a 2014 Toyota Camry with 52k miles. The last 2 times I've gone to the dealership for regular oil change and maintenance checkups, they've tried to get me to do an injection, throttle body, and ...
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acceleration bog fuel injection

I have an air cooled single cylinder motorcycle with a bogging down(feels like something is pulling back on the bike making it struggle) problem on acceleration. After many many months of having it I ...
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How to resolve P0456 OBDII code?

What 3 things and in order can I DIY for p0456. Hard start after fueling every time and irregular idle when stopping at lights. P0456 and no other indicator lamps coming on. Didn't replace gas cap.
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1999 300e turbo diesel Mercedes

1999 300e turbo diesel Mercedes who do i call to fix my car underneath gas a fuel leak problem and is getting worse please help me
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