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Vl is gutless, wont rev past 2000rpm, Misfiring?

Started by vlblu · 19 July 2011 · 13 replies

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vlbluArchived member
Hey, im new here so forgive me if this has been covered before. I have trawled this website and others on a solution for this issue but cant find anything . In nearly all the cases there is no solution. My problem is that after working tirelessly on my Auto N/A vl to figure out the problem. I have replaced leads and plugs, replaced CSA, checked the boot for the csa and also checked the afm, replaced the fuel filter, replaced the power transistor, rebuilt and refurbished the ditributer, adjusted the timing to 20", changed fuel pumps, tried removing the transmission computer. The problem of the car not reving past 2000rpm when in drive, backfiring when the accelerator is stabed, being really slugish and almost loosing all power and missfiring and boging down under load such as hills and inclines all to no success. any suggestions would be great. Need it fixed soon as its going for a roadworthy. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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patchArchived member
Afm.
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HTURBOArchived member
Intank pump
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agressiveArchived member
U say u checked the AFM but u havnt tried another one, maybe try another one mate
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Psi_WagonArchived member
airflow meter 100%
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HTURBOArchived member
I remember i had a misfire once & it was power transistor. Can't you check the AFM?? Whilst the car is idling remove the AFM plug, If you notice a change in RPM or engine characteristics that would mean it's working. Right?? Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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agressiveArchived member
Yeah if u disconnect the AFM the motor should turn of
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D3F3CTArchived member
If all else fails try bearing in the dizzy, that's what my problem was.
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patchArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by agressive [View Post] Yeah if u disconnect the AFM the motor should turn of Not always, but if the afm is working you will notice a change in idle if it doesn't turn off
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aus880Archived member
could be afm plug too
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patchArchived member
^ Agreed Either way its definitely AFM related
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Danny_BoyArchived member
AFM or AFM plug/wiring.. Just try a known working AFM..
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swiftmanArchived member
mine did this, disconnect that battery to reset the computer and is sweet for a while, but i end up replacing my afm and 02 sensor.
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ConlyArchived member
Check the Auto ECU under the drivers side dash make sure the plugs are connected properly...
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