chrisgunton Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 Evening all, The Z that I purchased a couple days ago appears to be running a little rich, and idling higher than I expected. it had been stood for a month or so over the winter. The seller thinks this could be caused by the auto choke playing up due to being stored. Does this sound correct, and if so what's the solution? This is my first Zed so I have to admit to being a bit of a noob The revs tend to jump up to 1900 when I come to a stop sometimes, and it usually idles just over 1000. Quote
M13KYF Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 sounds like your MAF sensor is playing up, you may need a replacement one. Try or :pmr35lee: for a replacement. I dont think you can clean them Quote
chrisgunton Posted January 1, 2011 Author Posted January 1, 2011 It has an after-market induction kit fitted - would that be affecting it? Will start the ball rolling on getting a new MAF. Quote
M13KYF Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 yes possibly, try a ecu reset. this can be found in guides. if it doesn't sort then see if anybody else can shed light before getting a MAFF sensor Quote
doctor austin Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 Well I would clean it (and have!), remove the mass airflow sensor and carefully clean it with switch cleaner (or carb cleaner maybe, but don’t linger on the plastic)...best use switch cleaner as its less aggressive...anyways clean it but don’t touch with fingers or cloth, just spray all over it concentrating on the hot wire filament and the contacts on the plug/socket. Allow to dry before refitting and trying. It is delicate so don’t be tempted to touch it! Quote
pptom Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 Auto choke? Does he think its 1990? Seriously, sounds like he doesn't know what he's talking about and trying to pull the wool over your eyes. Modern fuel injected engines have the mixture controlled by the ECU, which in turn reads signals delivered from the MAF and Lambda sensore, amongst others. Quote
ZMANALEX Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 If you require a new Maf sensor then here you go. viewtopic.php?f=157&t=43467 viewtopic.php?f=157&t=43466 Just pm if I can help you further Quote
Lexx Posted January 2, 2011 Posted January 2, 2011 Is this not the car that was discribed as "mint" in the advert? The car that you asked for opinions about, and then shot down long term members "uninformed opinions?" Seems to me like it's not so mint after all - Horn and idling problems. All from someone who advertised a car as perfect, and then tries to BS you with talk of chokes. That aside, I hope you get it sorted with the help of us informed people and our opinions. Quote
chrisgunton Posted January 2, 2011 Author Posted January 2, 2011 Lexx - I hear ya, which is why I'm pleased to say I paid a lot less than the advert stated. Quote
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