Don't forget to do an ECU reset after swapping sensors, any dodgy connections have been known to seemingly scramble their learning tables.
M On 2 Sep 2012, at 17:06, Critter <trev.cr...@virginmedia.com> wrote: > Hope the fuel lines have not perished!! > > I couldn't find my cheap mechnical tyre pressure gauge and didn't want to put > fuel into my plugin air compressor. > > So I followed my latest trend and swapped the fuel regulator for a good one. > I checked the ecu temperature sensor and found some dodgey connections (see > photos) so guess what I swapped the connector. > > Took the car out, (its hard to drive with your fingers crossed). > > Same result, the kangeroo was in the boot and when flooring it up a lovely > straight duel carriageway near me, I prooved it still accelerates better at > 7/8ths throttle than 8/8ths. > > Not much left to swap > > If I get time tomorrow I will try and swap the water temp sensor and maybe > the air temperature on too. > > Don't get me wrong the car still goes like stink, its just annoying. > > Many thanks > > Trevpr > On Sunday, 2 September 2012 15:25:50 UTC+1, reckless_b wrote: > Would it be possible for the fuel lines to be restricted due to perishing > caused by the addition of ethanol to todays fuel. > Bill > > > Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2012 04:28:16 -0700 > > Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Hesitation on acceleration > > From: trev....@virginmedia.com > > To: quantu...@googlegroups.com > > > > I like random guesses > > > > How can I check the pressure regulator ? > > > > On a previous thread somebody reported positive pressure when taking > > the fuel cap off. I have always had this on both the H4 and an escort > > dont know if this is symptomatic of my issue, just trying to think it > > through. > > > > I have replaced the regulator a couple of years ago when trying to > > track down a previous problem. > > > > Many thanks > > > > Trevor > > > > On Aug 31, 6:43 pm, Matthew Wastell <matt...@wastell.eu> wrote: > > > Random guess - fuel > > > Pressure regulator? > > > > > > M > > > > > > On 31 Aug 2012, at 13:56, Critter <trev.cr...@virginmedia.com> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi All, > > > > > > > Ok a bit of an update. > > > > > > > I have reset the ecu by disconnecting the battery overnight and the as > > > > Jim said I let it to tickover until the fan kicked in. > > > > > > > It appears to have made little difference. I took it for a spin > > > > yesterday when the engine was warm and the slight Hesitation past > > > > 7/8ths throttle was still present a bit like a mid range flat spot but > > > > at the top end. > > > > > > > This morning I went out in the car and from cold the judder was still > > > > there. > > > > > > > Once the car had warmed up I disconnected the MAF sensor and as Jim > > > > said it seem to make not a lot of difference. The only difference I > > > > could note was that after pulling up at the traffic lights and when I > > > > also pulled onto my driveway. The engine momentarily struggled to > > > > settle into a tickover i.e. the engine revs hunted very low, almost to > > > > stalling before settling down. > > > > > > > Many Thanks > > > > > > > Trevor > > > > > > > On Aug 29, 6:06 pm, "Susan and Martin Scott" > > > > <susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk> wrote: > > > >> ISTR the fuel enritchment is via the temp sensor, so if the enrichment > > > >> wasn't happening due to poor/no signal reading could this be the > > > >> cause? Over to JIm? > > > > > > >> ----- Original Message ----- > > > >> From: Critter > > > >> To: quantu...@googlegroups.com > > > >> Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 2:53 PM > > > >> Subject: [Quantum Owners] Hesitation on acceleration > > > > > > >> Hi All, > > > > > > >> I am experiencing a judder when accelerating away from cold on > > > >> partial throttle, including when the outside temperature is mild but > > > >> the engine is cold. This only last for approx 200 yds (M) If I floor > > > >> the throttle the car pulls away fine. I just look an idiot either > > > >> pulling away from home like a kangeroo or like a boy racer. > > > > > > >> When the car is warmed up, acceleration is great from partial to > > > >> 7/8ths open, but if I open up full throttle it feels like the engine > > > >> is holding back, but not miss firing. i.e. Hesitant. > > > > > > >> I have swopped the Idle control valve for a good spare and also the > > > >> throttle position sensor for the same. > > > > > > >> I was thinking of disconnecting the battery to reset the ECU but any > > > >> other suggestions? > > > > > > >> The car is a H4 with a RS1800 zetec all currently standard. > > > > > > >> It has done this for a few months now and I have bought fuel from > > > >> various garages so I don't think its fuel and as the cold fault > > > >> disappears when its warm I don't think its a loose connection. > > > > > > >> Any suggestions would be gratefully received. > > > > > > >> Kind regards > > > > > > >> Trevor > > > > > > >> -- > > > >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > > > >> Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. > > > >> To post to this group, send email to quantu...@googlegroups.com > > > >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > > >> quantumowner...@googlegroups.com > > > >> For more options, visit this group > > > >> athttp://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en > > > > > > >> IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an > > > >> "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. 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