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V6 auto hilux problems

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V6 auto hilux problems

Post by STUMPY »

hey kids
got a few problems
with my hilux it's got a commo v6 and its has a little problem.
it idles fine but when i put it in gear it die's.
anyone know what it might be?

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Post by dumbdunce »

is it just that the idle rpm is too low?

do you think the problem is electrical or mechanical?
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Post by Scott »

It might be worth looking on a commodore forum. I've been getting some info off http://www.justcommodores.com.au
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Post by fisho64 »

stumpy, off topic, but how does it go with the auto? Looking at doing the same with mine but what are the std diesel ratios like with the auto??
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Post by ratboy »

disconect all power then reconect take to 3000 rpm for 1 min see if this helps
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Post by dumbdunce »

ratboy wrote:disconect all power then reconect take to 3000 rpm for 1 min see if this helps
lebanese tune-up, eh?


Carts also suggests it could be low fuel pressure or dodgy injectors.
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Post by STUMPY »

fisho64 wrote:stumpy, off topic, but how does it go with the auto? Looking at doing the same with mine but what are the std diesel ratios like with the auto??

not sure
haven't driven it yet but will let you know
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Post by STUMPY »

dumbdunce wrote:
ratboy wrote:disconect all power then reconect take to 3000 rpm for 1 min see if this helps
lebanese tune-up, eh?


Carts also suggests it could be low fuel pressure or dodgy injectors.
i don't think it's a case of low fuel pressure because it idles fine and will rev happily in park. as for the injectors i'm not sure :oops:
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Post by dumbdunce »

is the ECU showing any error codes?
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Post by STUMPY »

dumbdunce wrote:is the ECU showing any error codes?
hmm, i feel like a total dumb ass
just spoke to roc70y and he told me how the ECU error sensor works (i was reading it wrong) and code error 33 comes up which is the MAP sensor circuit which may have been damaged on the trip back from QLD. i'll pick up another one tomorrow and see how it goes.
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STUMPY wrote:
dumbdunce wrote:is the ECU showing any error codes?
hmm, i feel like a total dumb ass
just spoke to roc70y and he told me how the ECU error sensor works (i was reading it wrong) and code error 33 comes up which is the MAP sensor circuit which may have been damaged on the trip back from QLD. i'll pick up another one tomorrow and see how it goes.
I might have to go to Nick'n'Payless tomorrow for Sannon's Pulsar so give me a yell when you are on the way, or I will just grab you a MAP when I'm there.
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Post by STUMPY »

dumbdunce wrote:
STUMPY wrote:
dumbdunce wrote:is the ECU showing any error codes?
hmm, i feel like a total dumb ass
just spoke to roc70y and he told me how the ECU error sensor works (i was reading it wrong) and code error 33 comes up which is the MAP sensor circuit which may have been damaged on the trip back from QLD. i'll pick up another one tomorrow and see how it goes.
I might have to go to Nick'n'Payless tomorrow for Sannon's Pulsar so give me a yell when you are on the way, or I will just grab you a MAP when I'm there.
i won't be able to make it, gotta work, if your able to grab one that would be great. here's a pic below. they are positioned on the firewall and i need one from a VN. thanks heaps mate.

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Post by Scott »

Another thing to check is the vacuum hose between the manifold and MAP sensor. Pull it off and make sure there are not leaks.
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Post by dumbdunce »

STUMPY wrote:
i won't be able to make it, gotta work, if your able to grab one that would be great. here's a pic below. they are positioned on the firewall and i need one from a VN. thanks heaps mate.

joel
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I'll grab you a MAP.
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Scott wrote:Another thing to check is the vacuum hose between the manifold and MAP sensor. Pull it off and make sure there are not leaks.
thanks heaps scott.
just checked it and the vacuum line had come off. put it back on and it seems to have fixed the problem. the diganostic light is still showing it up the be a fault. do you have to disconnect the battery to reset the ECU?
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Post by dumbdunce »

STUMPY wrote:
Scott wrote:Another thing to check is the vacuum hose between the manifold and MAP sensor. Pull it off and make sure there are not leaks.
thanks heaps scott.
just checked it and the vacuum line had come off. put it back on and it seems to have fixed the problem. the diganostic light is still showing it up the be a fault. do you have to disconnect the battery to reset the ECU?
yes, usually you have to disconnect it for a few minutes to reset it.

now that it is fixed you can drive it to WERock tonight! :armsup:
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