Technical Problem: Excessive fuel consumption

[steesh]

I was having problems with my 1.6 16valve starting then dying straight away when hot, also cutting out at roundabouts and idling erratically, ie up to 2000 rpm etc

All i did was adjust the throttle cable, it was sprung and had a clip keeping it in place, i just pulled the white screw thing back a bit and moved the clip forward, hey presto!

I know there must still be a problem somewhere but it now gives me time to save up and get it looked at without it cutting out all the time, it idles perfectly, hasnt cut out since i did it, although when hot it still tries to cut out on start up but claws its way back before it does, then it runs ok.:slayer:

 

[jug]

I was having problems with my 1.6 16valve starting then dying straight away when hot, also cutting out at roundabouts and idling erratically, ie up to 2000 rpm etc

total lambda failage

 

[steesh]

Yeah, seems like it but as you know i was having problems finding the connection in the engine bay, i shall find it one day! lol

My mate had lambda problems on his golf, he just cut the wire and is still driving around today without it connected.

I will get it fixed, when i can afford it

 

[jug]

i was having problems finding the connection in the engine bay, i shall find it one day! lol

Dorothy followed the yellow brick road, you could try that, but i think it would be wiser to follow the lambda's wiring up from the sensor

 

[steesh]

Well, ive found the connection and disconnected it (with much pain to my thumb), will see if that makes any difference.

Now i just have to fix the other 99 problems i have lol