joshnosh

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hi all
iv currently got a fault that comes and goes

car runs fine for a week then something happens then its off again for a week or so

iv got:
misfires at low RPM
cutting out when out of gear
low idle
speedo jumping up
loss of power

im convinced its electrical but i just cant find what's causing it
any ideas?

alcazar

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Sounds like a loose connection or loose earth.

It will be a nightmare to find, start by cleaning and tightening all connections at the battery, then look at the bodywork and engine earthing points.

After that......it's just tracing wires, I'm afraid.

joshnosh

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cheers
yes it has been a bit off a mission. all the battery connections are nice and tight. iv got an additional negative to chassis ground.
i might just add some around the engine and back to the battery

alcazar

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One near the ecu is good.

johned

Is the car ok running in gear with the clutch pressed down?.

johned

Did you sort it?.

joshnosh

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i took off the ecu cover plate but i cant find it still!

joshnosh

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yes and no

like i said the problem is intermittent.
i did find a ground that was slightly loose on the top off the manifold
i was able to rotate the ring terminal slightly. i cleaned this off and re tightend and the car got better

but then a month latter it started happening again.

im now suspecting an alternator as my lights seem to be getting a bit flickery. iv got an oscilloscope and spare alternator in the post