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Re: 16V CIS-e tuning problems

Craig,

 

Just a thought, when you say you replaced the distributor do you mean the fuel distributor or ignition?  I know you were suspicious of the fuel distributor at one time and your welcome to try mine again if you think it could be stuck open.(This happened to me once).

David Guido

1981 "S"

1980 (shell)

>From: "Craig Williams"
>To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>Subject: 16V CIS-e tuning problems
>Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 13:56:54 -0800
>
>Ok everyone,
>
>I'm going crazy with my 2.0 16V right now. It's developed this
>problem about
>three times now, and I keep thinking I've fixed it. It won't start,
>and
>seems to be very flooded. I'm totally lost on figuring this one out,
>and
>need some help. Here's what I know...
>
>Despite what I thought before, I am getting spark. One strange thing
>is
>that I get a spark when I first turn the key to the on position,
>and another one when I turn it off. It happens nearly every time. Is
>that
>supposed to happen?
>
>The plugs are getting TOTALLY drenched with fuel. I am positive that
>I had
>the mixture adjusted properly prior to this, and even had a shop
>comfirm
>this. They are so wet, they almost drip. When I saw this, I
>unplugged the
>wiring to the cold start, cranked the 3mm allen screw CCW 3 FULL
>turns, and
>the plugs would still get wet when I tried to start the engine.
>Although I
>don't think they were quite as wet.
>
>I don't know if it is related, but I've had a "buzzing" relay
>under the dash and I don't know which one. It would ususally buzz
>when I hit
>the brakes hard, and then stop once I come to a stop. BTW it is the
>1981
>fuse panel.
>
>So it seems that for some reason I am getting WAY too much fuel in
>the
>cylinders. Very strange when you consider that I was driving it with
>no
>problems one day and the next day I can't start the car.
>
>Here's what I've replaced recently...
>Distributor (Brand new)
>Knock brain (I've actually tried 4 different ones)
>O2 brain (3 Different ones)
>O2 sensor (Brand new, not the spliced Mustang one)
>Fuel pump relay (3 or so)
>Crank case breather hose
>Ignition switch (Brand new)
>
>Also, for good measure, I've removed my Tectonics fuel enrichment
>module, and the Nology coil amplifier. I've also cleaned out the
>idle
>stabilizer with carb cleaner, and I know that the air flow plate is
>returning to its resting position.
>
>If anyone can offer up some advice on this I would be most
>appreciative.
>This thing is driving me nuts!
>
>Thanks -- Craig
>
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