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Author Subject: Running lumpy, no power
AlMortz

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Post #1
Hi,

Got a problem with my car. Went to drive it today and it has absolutely no power and sounds a bit like a diesel. What could the issue be?

I replaced the spark plugs about 200 miles ago and it's been driving absolutely fine ever since. Except for today.

Seems to be idling a tad roughly, but isn't stalling. Also when I took a look in the engine bay I got a very strong smell of petrol.

Cheers,

Alex
Posted 24th Sep 2019 at 17:10
lee306rallye

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Post #2
Check the wirring plugs on your coil packs and injectors one of the plugs worked loose on mine a few years ago because the little metal clips that hold them in place went missing

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Posted 24th Sep 2019 at 17:24
pug_306

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Post #3
I would check a spark plug hasn't come loose.

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Posted 24th Sep 2019 at 17:23
mocinim

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Post #4
Yea sounds like not all cylinders are firing hence the fuel smell
Check sparks and coils etc

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Posted 24th Sep 2019 at 17:54
rudolf

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Post #5
lee306rallye wrote:
Check the wirring plugs on your coil packs and injectors one of the plugs worked loose on mine a few years ago because the little metal clips that hold them in place went missing


I've noticed one of my clips on the coil missing; Anyone got a spare?

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Posted 24th Sep 2019 at 19:29
AlMortz

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Post #6
Just checked and everything seems tight. I started pulling the plug for each coil pack individually to see if it made a difference, and the only one that didn't make a change of sound was the cylinder on the far right (when looking dead on). Not sure which number this is, 4 or 1!

Could this be a dodgy coil pack or something?
Posted 24th Sep 2019 at 20:05
AlMortz

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Post #7
Was wondering if it could be head gasket related? Oil looks fine, could these be air bubbles in the coolant? (just looks like dust to me)

Posted 24th Sep 2019 at 23:00
Joep

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Post #8
Coolant should be clear, right? This looks opaque.

And the white stuff just above the coolant looks like sludge from the picture.

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Posted 25th Sep 2019 at 07:40
lee306rallye

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rudolf wrote:
lee306rallye wrote:
Check the wirring plugs on your coil packs and injectors one of the plugs worked loose on mine a few years ago because the little metal clips that hold them in place went missing


I've noticed one of my clips on the coil missing; Anyone got a spare?


I made a new one from 1mm welding wire take out one you have and copy it. Its not difficult to do and if you have patience you will make it look like to orginal

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Posted 25th Sep 2019 at 10:12
AlMortz

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Post #10
Joep wrote:
Coolant should be clear, right? This looks opaque.

And the white stuff just above the coolant looks like sludge from the picture.


I'm hoping that's just the camera flash, but I'll check again when I get home from work. I really hope it's not the head gasket!
Posted 25th Sep 2019 at 13:25
AlMortz

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Joep wrote:
Coolant should be clear, right? This looks opaque.

And the white stuff just above the coolant looks like sludge from the picture.


So I've double checked - that's not sludge there's nothing on the sides, just seems to be an odd reflection. The coolant does look pretty low and has a slight sheen on it. Could this be an indication of HG issues?

Is there anything else that it could be?

I've unplugged the coil for the misfiring cylinder and switched it with another working cylinder. This other cylinder then stopped changing the engine noise when the coil was unplugged which makes me think its that specific coil that's having issues. I'm unsure how to be certain it's an ignition coil though? I have a multimeter but unsure what to do.
Posted 25th Sep 2019 at 19:02
Joep

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Isn’t it so that the engine can run lumpy when coolant level is low and the sensors cannot get a proper reading?

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Posted 25th Sep 2019 at 19:34
AlMortz

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Joep wrote:
Isn’t it so that the engine can run lumpy when coolant level is low and the sensors cannot get a proper reading?


Just topped it up and its still lumpy. Possible sensor issue then?
Posted 25th Sep 2019 at 21:01
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AlMortz wrote:
Joep wrote:
Coolant should be clear, right? This looks opaque.

And the white stuff just above the coolant looks like sludge from the picture.


So I've double checked - that's not sludge there's nothing on the sides, just seems to be an odd reflection. The coolant does look pretty low and has a slight sheen on it. Could this be an indication of HG issues?

Is there anything else that it could be?

I've unplugged the coil for the misfiring cylinder and switched it with another working cylinder. This other cylinder then stopped changing the engine noise when the coil was unplugged which makes me think its that specific coil that's having issues. I'm unsure how to be certain it's an ignition coil though? I have a multimeter but unsure what to do.

Coil is likely your issue, you got anyone local who can lend u a coil to prove it?

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Posted 26th Sep 2019 at 10:13
AlMortz

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jeffers wrote:
AlMortz wrote:
Joep wrote:
Coolant should be clear, right? This looks opaque.

And the white stuff just above the coolant looks like sludge from the picture.


So I've double checked - that's not sludge there's nothing on the sides, just seems to be an odd reflection. The coolant does look pretty low and has a slight sheen on it. Could this be an indication of HG issues?

Is there anything else that it could be?

I've unplugged the coil for the misfiring cylinder and switched it with another working cylinder. This other cylinder then stopped changing the engine noise when the coil was unplugged which makes me think its that specific coil that's having issues. I'm unsure how to be certain it's an ignition coil though? I have a multimeter but unsure what to do.

Coil is likely your issue, you got anyone local who can lend u a coil to prove it?


Unfortunately not, but I have one coming in the post that I bought for £15, so hopefully that'll sort it. If it doesn't, next stop will be the injector I think.
Posted 26th Sep 2019 at 11:21
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I’ve a bucket load of coils here, all good ones if u need one.

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Posted 26th Sep 2019 at 14:13
AlMortz

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Post #17
jeffers wrote:
I’ve a bucket load of coils here, all good ones if u need one.


Thanks mate, appreciate it.

New coil turned up however, and it seems to have fixed the issue! Back to 4 cylinders.

Fingers crossed that was the problem. I'll keep an eye on the coolant and that potential oily sheen that it has.

Thanks to everyone for their input!
Posted 27th Sep 2019 at 12:56
Joep

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Great that the car is running fine now!

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Posted 27th Sep 2019 at 15:55
mocinim

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Sweet

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Posted 29th Sep 2019 at 07:26

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