My cars is developing a habit of backfiring in the last few days, its a relatively stock SPI, is there anything simple it could be like a dodgy spark plug or plug lead?
Thanks.
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| Author: | Harley [ Tue Mar 13, 2012 10:15 am ] |
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My cars is developing a habit of backfiring in the last few days, its a relatively stock SPI, is there anything simple it could be like a dodgy spark plug or plug lead? Thanks.
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Tue Mar 13, 2012 11:22 am ] |
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Backfiring (if only on the overrun) is often due to an exhaust leak... But if it does it under load I'd suspect dampness in the dizzy cap, or on the coil top. |
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| Author: | Harley [ Tue Mar 13, 2012 11:53 am ] |
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I've got the coil pack engine and its dry as a bone, so could be an exhaust leak, I know that isn't out of the realm of possibility. |
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| Author: | Number86 [ Tue Mar 13, 2012 4:59 pm ] |
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It's been a while, but if I remember, I had similar trouble with my SPI. It then developed into a major flat spot in acceleration upon take off. It turned out that the MAP sensor was gummed up with oil and fuel rubbish, tricking the computer into over-fuelling. There is a really good series of threads on the UK mini forum by an SPI guru named Sprocket. Have a read. Essentially, you need to replace the in line filter between the inlet manifold and the MAP sensor (inside the ECU), and also remove the ECU and sit it over a bar heater with some cotton wool up its bum overnight to get the gunk out. I did this and it fixed my trouble. Even if this is not the cause in your instance, I found that the car ran better if I did this twice a year. The in line filters clog quite quickly. Good luck. |
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