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Kieranzxt

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• Oct 27, 2009

• #1

As thread title.

When I first start the 3.5 efi in a morning it runs really lumpy until warm.

If I switch over to LPG it runs a lot smoother.

Coolant tempreture sensor maybe??

Kieran

 

discool

Well-Known Member

• Oct 27, 2009

• #2

I had that problem on my 3.5 RR turned out to be the engine ECU it's a known fault.
Re the coolent sensor the default setting is cold so if you had a similar problem when the engine is hot then yes the sensor is faulty.

 

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Kieranzxt

Member

• Oct 27, 2009

• #3

No, once warm all is good on both Petrol and LPG.

Any other suggestions??

 

discool

Well-Known Member

• Oct 27, 2009

• #4

Two things to try as u never know.
Unplug the cold start injector, it never works in the uk as it never gets cold enough.
Unplug the coolent temp sensor and start the engine from cold, u will need plug it back in as the engine warms up.

Other things to look at are the thermotime switch and the extra air valve.

 

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Kieranzxt

Member

• Oct 27, 2009

• #5

Is the cold start injector the one attached to the plenum??

If so, mine has the plug disconnected.

Whats the thermotime switch and the extra air valve??

 

discool

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• Oct 28, 2009

• #6

Kieranzxt said:

Is the cold start injector the one attached to the plenum??

If so, mine has the plug disconnected.

Whats the thermotime switch and the extra air valve??

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Thats the one on the side of the plenum.
Thermotime switch is located in front of the coolent temp sensor it looks similar.
Extra air valve is fitted to the o/s of the inlet manifold just above the temp gauge sensor, it has a round-ish front with a hose at the front and one at the rear.

Both items depend on the version of your engine.