hi guys i have a problem in my 7mgte,the engine start and but the mixture is too rich and smoked the spark plugs,ireplace the s plugs ,test the coolant sensor and the ox sensor but are good.Its posible that the flow meter is bad?:1zhelp:
too rich mixture
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thanks i will chek the fpr vac signal but will prepare to buy a flow meter:icon_confIHI-RHC7 said:
NEVER spend $$$$ on parts you may not need !!! Period !!!
Ask around, alot, and find out who does good diagnostics in your area. Have it diagnosed first. (how do I know?? because I manage a smog repair shop)
I see it happen everyday. They come in telling me how they changed this & that, spent $$$$$$, and it still runs bad, or won't pass the smog test.
YOU can change most of the parts that you may really need.
MOST of the time (95%) we can adjust the AFM (N/A car), or clean the MAF meter (turbo car), and problem solved. SERIOUSLY !!!
Ask around, alot, and find out who does good diagnostics in your area. Have it diagnosed first. (how do I know?? because I manage a smog repair shop)
I see it happen everyday. They come in telling me how they changed this & that, spent $$$$$$, and it still runs bad, or won't pass the smog test.
YOU can change most of the parts that you may really need.
MOST of the time (95%) we can adjust the AFM (N/A car), or clean the MAF meter (turbo car), and problem solved. SERIOUSLY !!!
mrnickeleye: How do you clean the MAF meter? I thought that it ws pretty much impossible to do w/out ruining the AFM?
Also, look for boost leaks....
http://www.vfaq.com/mods/ICtester.html
You did not specify at idle or while driving so I am just guessing here..
Any codes?
http://www.vfaq.com/mods/ICtester.html
You did not specify at idle or while driving so I am just guessing here..
Any codes?
mrnickleye said:
+1 That should be carved in stone, its incredible to me how some people will throw part after part after part at a problem and then realize it was something simple and they just wasted a shit load of money.
O2 sensor maybe?
okay before we go diagnosing a rich mixture, lets verify that the problem is burning gasoline off. What color is the smoke on startup? maybe its coolant burning, or oil. Does it smoke while driving? does it stop after the car warms up? We need more info.
xarewhyayen said:
Good point, just because a car is smoking doesnt mean its smoking because its running rich. It might be because its burning coolant or oil. You definitely should answer all the questions he is asking here.
Black Smoke = running rich
Blue smoke = burning oil
White smoke = burning coolant
And if it IS running rich your injectors wouldnt be the problem since they would clearly be flowing well. And doesnt the AFPR raise the fuel pressure as boost levels rise? If it went bad wouldnt the car go lean?
i mean the injectors because in the past i haved a problem with a mr2 that one injector stayed open and caused a similar problem1TuffSupra said:
What do the spark plugs look like after idle? Are there any that apear to be running richer than others or are they all evenly the same color?
ariel4946 said:
Ah, didnt think about that. Joel is right though, if thats the problem one or more of the plugs will be much darker than all the others. Very good thinking though, and dont worry man. With all the great minds in here we will definitely come up with a proper solution for you.
The problem was resolved ,a turbo to intercooler hose are out,thanks very much guys..1TuffSupra said:
