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Probe Unusable -Non Tickover
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2022 6:42 pm
by Incognito
I know I've mentioned this on another non related post but I'd like this as a new post please as at the moment I can't use the Probe realistically.
Just to confirm, on fire up, she ticks over low, 500/550 but will idle on start up. Approach any junction/ come to a stop afterwards, the revs drop so low it cuts out every time . So pretty embarrassing in a traffic queue as move forward, cut out etc.
Now I know there was a guide in the oracle regarding changing the tickover, but I can't find it and I recall it bridging the diagnostic box that I've never done before.
Could I have an idiots guide or if someone is passing by before Blackpool please drop in.
Thank you
Re: Probe Unusable -Non Tickover
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2022 7:10 pm
by ICKLE
have you checked your coolant level paul as low coolant can cause low idle and cutting out aswell ,,,one of mine used to do exactly the same and it was that the coolant was way too low
Re: Probe Unusable -Non Tickover
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:08 am
by jrh
The condition on slowing down will pull the highest vacuum conditions so something influenced by that situation may be the cause of your problem.
The MAF unit got to be on the list of checks.
Re: Probe Unusable -Non Tickover
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2022 10:12 am
by simps
Worth a try, do you have a spare MAF, Paul?
Re: Probe Unusable -Non Tickover
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2022 12:46 pm
by Micron
simps wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 10:12 am
Worth a try, do you have a spare MAF, Paul?
Borrow it from the MX6
Re: Probe Unusable -Non Tickover
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2022 1:12 pm
by simps
are early/late the same?
if so, I have one we can try
Re: Probe Unusable -Non Tickover
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2022 1:20 pm
by Kit
simps wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 1:12 pm
are early/late the same?
if so, I have one we can try
I believe so
Kit
Re: Probe Unusable -Non Tickover
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2022 5:10 pm
by Incognito
Water levels at all 3 points are correct.
The MAF ...the black drum thing that moves in and out, connected to the airflow system ? As in, mines towards the rear of the engine, connected to my CAI. I'm pretty sure I've got one, if not, Simon can I try yours off the Alpine so that I don't have to disturb the MX6.
Many thanks chaps
Re: Probe Unusable -Non Tickover
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2022 5:18 pm
by simps
That's the chappy!
I'll fetch it over, in the meantime, its worth unplugging it (right hand side) cleaning the contacts and popping it back in again
Re: Probe Unusable -Non Tickover
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2022 5:21 pm
by Incognito
simps wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 5:18 pm
That's the chappy!
I'll fetch it over, in the meantime, its worth unplugging it (right hand side) cleaning the contacts and popping it back in again
OK mate I'll give that a go first. Ta very much
