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V6 auto hilux problems

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 6:06 pm
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?

cheers joel

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 6:52 pm
by dumbdunce
is it just that the idle rpm is too low?

do you think the problem is electrical or mechanical?

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 9:53 pm
by Scott
It might be worth looking on a commodore forum. I've been getting some info off http://www.justcommodores.com.au

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2005 12:32 am
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??

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2005 11:33 am
by ratboy
disconect all power then reconect take to 3000 rpm for 1 min see if this helps

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2005 2:02 pm
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.

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2005 4:32 pm
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

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2005 4:33 pm
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:

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2005 4:43 pm
by dumbdunce
is the ECU showing any error codes?

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2005 5:10 pm
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.

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2005 5:23 pm
by dumbdunce
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.

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2005 5:44 pm
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.

joel

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2005 6:57 pm
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.

Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2005 7:19 am
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
have fun in the sewing circle. save some scraps for my spin.

I'll grab you a MAP.

Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2005 4:38 pm
by STUMPY
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?

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2005 9:43 am
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: