Peugeot Re: Turbogas wagon puzzler

From: David A. Hueppchen (ojrallye@excel.net)
Date: Tue 27 May 2008 - 09:12:58 EDT

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     Hello Rabin,

    > Sounds like it was only running on the cold start injector...
    >
    > Have you tested/changed the tachymetric (sp?) relay? Can you check to see
    > if the injectors are pulsing?
    >
    > Rabin

    No. The cold start valve only delivers extra fuel for cold starting while
    cranking. It would not run for 2-3 minutes on fuel only from the cold start
    valve.

    Best Regards
    David A.Hueppchen
    OJ Rallye Automotive
    Plymouth, WI USA
    www.vclassics.com/ojrallye.htm
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    "Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague wish for something
    salty."--Peter Egan

    >
    > Monday, May 26, 2008 9:46 AM
    > To: peugeot-L@yahoogroups.com
    > cc:
    > From: stefan_ides <stefan_ides@yahoo.com>
    > Subject: [Peugeot-L] Turbogas wagon puzzler
    >
    >
    > Hi Everyone,
    > I'm looking for suggestions re the almost-running-but not-quite-
    > problem w my 86 N9te wagon with the following symptoms:
    > Recently, the engine would start, but then die after 2-3 mins of
    > warmup. During warmup, it could not rev past 1500 rpm, then 1200, then
    > <1,000 [but microswitch on t/housing seems ok, clicks?].
    > This state then deteriorated further to where now, the engine just
    > acts like it might start [gives a few chuggs], but won't. I replaced
    > the fuel filter, engine temp sensor on the t/stat housing and airflow
    > meter, checked all vac lines/connectors and air intake boot for leaks.
    > Distributor and plugs/wires seem ok.
    > The O2- sensor was completely fouled-up w fresh black soot and
    > replaced w a known-good [used] one, but ofcourse the symptoms
    > remain the same ...
    > What's left? Faulty injection/ignition relais and/or ECUs... bad gas
    > in tank, plugged up cat, turbocharger not spinning freely?
    > Educated guesses or better will be greatly appreciated : ]
    >
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