Lambda...

1. user_51551 L-plater Joined: Mar 2011 Denmark Posts: 63 '99 1.4 VTS

   #1 12th June 2011, 17:22

   Going to replace my manifold tonight with a 4-2-1, but i'm not sure if the wires for the lambda will be long enough to reach the new lokation, and if not, i have to drive to my brother to get them extended, - but can i even start the engine without the lambda, and if yes, how will the engine be running???
2. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #2 13th June 2011, 14:34

   Yes it will start but will run very badly - i would not go more than a mile or 2 mate. Why not get your bro to come to you?
3. user_51551 L-plater Joined: Mar 2011 Denmark Posts: 63 '99 1.4 VTS

   #3 13th June 2011, 20:24

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Stevo123 Yes it will start but will run very badly - i would not go more than a mile or 2 mate. Why not get your bro to come to you?

   He can't don't have a ride
   
   But anyway, - the wires are just about long enough, - need to be extended later, - but will work for now....
   
   Changed the manifold, and replaced the lambda, - but now the car wont start, - haven't been doing anything else...
   Tried to start the engine without the lambda, wouldn't start...
   And now i can't get it up running... any suggestions???
   How long time do the ECU need to be without power to reset???
4. seddon89 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 gateshead Posts: 807 vw golf GTI citroen saxo forte 02 plate vw polo

   #4 13th June 2011, 20:34

   have ya caught any other wiring mate
5. user_51551 L-plater Joined: Mar 2011 Denmark Posts: 63 '99 1.4 VTS

   #5 13th June 2011, 20:53

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by seddon89 have ya caught any other wiring mate

   Not that i am aware of, - been looking, looking again and once more, - all other wires seems to be in the right place... but the engine management light stays on, - doesn't that normally go off after a few secs???
6. seddon89 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 gateshead Posts: 807 vw golf GTI citroen saxo forte 02 plate vw polo

   #6 13th June 2011, 20:57

   yeah, are both lambdas plugged in
7. user_51551 L-plater Joined: Mar 2011 Denmark Posts: 63 '99 1.4 VTS

   #7 13th June 2011, 21:02

   It's an old machine, - only got one lambda
8. seddon89 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 gateshead Posts: 807 vw golf GTI citroen saxo forte 02 plate vw polo

   #8 13th June 2011, 21:04

   is it gettin the basic, fuel, spark and air
9. user_51551 L-plater Joined: Mar 2011 Denmark Posts: 63 '99 1.4 VTS

   #9 13th June 2011, 21:25

   Got it mate... thnx for the help, - you guided me in the right direction, - it was a plug with a bad connection, - need to fix it tomorrow, but it is up and running now