ZX-TT

Hi all

I have a 52 bugeye wagon, completely standard with 56k on the clock.

I've done over 1200 town miles and very happy but the car has 2 strange faults which I am not sure how to address?

Problem 1

When coming down from 2nd to 1st and pulling up at traffic lights etc the car can just randomly cut out? its done it maybe 6/7 times in the last 4 months I have a suspicion that the idle maybe too low? (And no I'm not just stalling it lol ) its ticks over about 500rpm is this correct?

Problem 2

when out on a long run once she is warmed up if i suddenly give it a foot full or drop down to 4th to accelerate the engine management light comes on flashed 4-5 times and then goes off. Now I'm wondering if this could be the O2 sensor on its way out?

Any advice and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Craig

Rescue Dude

iTrader: (11)

Problem 1 sounds like the idle control valve needs cleaning.

Auto_Sparky_WRX

problem 1 sounds more like MAF to me????

problem 2 sounds alot like neautral position switch, i had the same problem on mine, car runs fine but acceleration made the light flash

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

I would agree with the above, MAF and neutral position switch.
Get the MAF done soonest.

ZX-TT

Cheers all, I have a new maf in the garage ill get it swapped at the weekend, does anyone know if swapping this will cause ecu problems that will need addressing eg needing a reset?

Thanks