Need Help With Power Problem On My 00 Classic Turbo

[willie25]

just looking for some help with a problem with my car,i recently serviced my car 1 week ago changed all the fluids spark plugs etc,but when im driving in any gear when i put the foot down i get power then a delay in power untill i put the foot down more then it kicks in again the delay feels like its struggling for fuel,over fueld or air i dont know.its worse when cold when im trying to keep a steady speed in say second it feels like its jerking forward with power then back it wont hold a steady smooth speed,any help would be greatly appreciated.

thanks.

willie

Edited January 15, 2008 by willie25

[johnnyr6]

Check all the usual things like air leaks, connections etc. Also check that plugleads are on properly and maf hasn't been damaged or not connected right.

It does sound a bit like an air leak,

Also what plugs did you fit and what gap are they set at?

Best of luck, Johnny

Edited January 14, 2008 by JohnnyR6

[willie25]

Check all the usual things like air leaks, connections etc. Also check that plugleads are on properly and maf hasn't been damaged or not connected right.

It does sound a bit like an air leak,

Also what plugs did you fit and what gap are they set at?

Best of luck, Johnny

i used ngk platinums just fitted them in the car straight off the shelf,the problem was happening before i serviced it.more or less 6 mnths ago when i bought the car took it back to grieves and they said there was nothing wrong with it.,

[Gordon Shek]

Hi Willie

Try your HT leads m8.

Gordon

[willie25]

Hi Willie

Try your HT leads m8.

Gordon

cheers,when i fitted the plugs the car seemed to run ok for about 3 days then it went back to the way it was b4 i serviced it.

[superstar_tradesman]

see when the cars idling does it idle smoothly or does it hunt, if it's hunting it could be the maf.

[evokiller]

willie mines is doing that aswell m8 i have a x plate 2000 turbo it started after i changed the downpipe so got on to andy f and he told me the car needs a remap 2 suit the downpipe do you have a uprated exhaust on the car before you bought it if so that could be the problem i am of to see mr fantastic on friday so will let you no if it cures the problem regards evokiller

[evokiller]

ok

Edited January 15, 2008 by evokiller

[willie25]

willie mines is doing that aswell m8 i have a x plate 2000 turbo it started after i changed the downpipe so got on to andy f and he told me the car needs a remap 2 suit the downpipe do you have a uprated exhaust on the car before you bought it if so that could be the problem i am of to see mr fantastic on friday so will let you no if it cures the problem regards evokiller

all i did was put a magnex back box on the car when i first got it m8

[willie25]

see when the cars idling does it idle smoothly or does it hunt, if it's hunting it could be the maf.

since i serviced it it has been idling pretty lumpy

[willie25]

I ran my car for the past 3 years with a full decat without any problems and without a remap ok am not getting the full advantage of it without a remap but as i said it ran fine

Could be a number of things wrong with your car mate

Gordy

its looking that way still have warranty with grieves so i prob will take it back to them again cheers

[McMiata Man]

its looking that way still have warranty with grieves so i prob will take it back to them again cheers

Mine is also a 2000 Classic, and I had a similar problem the other night. The car has been sitting for a couple of days after a wet drive. When I went out for a drive, it was stuttering quite a bit till it was warm.

I've had this problem in various cars, and I'm pretty sure it's down to the leads. This would tie in with it working properly for a short period after you fitted new plugs, as you would have "refreshed" the dodgy connection on a lead when you removed them to change the plugs. Best way to check is open the bonnet when you feel it happening, at night in the dark, and look for sparks. Usually where the lead plugs into the coil pack.

I've not replaced mine yet, too cold and skint at the moment, lol.

[willie25]

just to say thanks for everyone who gave me info and help on sorting the car out,i cleaned out the boost solinoid and pipes,the maf,and the icv as the were all clogged up with grime and grease,i also reset the ecu.the car now runs perfect the boost is consistant and strong,it idles better now dosent dip, feels like im driving a different car now 100% better.thanks again to everyone