28-10-2014, 10:21 AM
Hi,
My 306 has been running well for some years but over the last few days it's been experiencing the following symptoms:
Car Spec
306 2.0 HDI
125BHP Remap
160,000 miles
Symptoms
1. Last week I started the car and it made a graunching noise (like the starter motor).
Hasn't done it since and could be unrelated but since then:
2. The car feel sluggish until it gets to about 2500RPM - I need to drop a gear to make it go.
3. After 2500RPM it's better but not what it used to be and it's getting worse (i.e. less power) and is a bit dangerous when overtaking!
Observations
Engine starts and runs fine, no special noises
No engine lights (until I unplugged the MAF - see below)
I'm not seeing any smoke (although I always got a black smoke under full throttle)
While revving it hard in the car park I did see some gas/fumes come up the rear of the engine?
I've tried unplugging the MAF and it made the performance even worse (so I'm assuming this is OK)
Any help/suggestions appreciated.
Cheers,
Dave
My 306 has been running well for some years but over the last few days it's been experiencing the following symptoms:
Car Spec
306 2.0 HDI
125BHP Remap
160,000 miles
Symptoms
1. Last week I started the car and it made a graunching noise (like the starter motor).
Hasn't done it since and could be unrelated but since then:
2. The car feel sluggish until it gets to about 2500RPM - I need to drop a gear to make it go.
3. After 2500RPM it's better but not what it used to be and it's getting worse (i.e. less power) and is a bit dangerous when overtaking!
Observations
Engine starts and runs fine, no special noises
No engine lights (until I unplugged the MAF - see below)
I'm not seeing any smoke (although I always got a black smoke under full throttle)
While revving it hard in the car park I did see some gas/fumes come up the rear of the engine?
I've tried unplugging the MAF and it made the performance even worse (so I'm assuming this is OK)
Any help/suggestions appreciated.
Cheers,
Dave