Gokz777
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SOLUTION FOUND, PROBLEM FIXED - REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP - GET THIS CHECKED! WILL SAVE YOU FROM GREEDY MECHANICS WHO WANT TO CHANGE THE TIMING CHAIN
Hi guys,
Hopefully someone here will be able to help me out, I've spent a lot of time and money trying to get this sorted and not getting anywhere.
I have had an ongoing issue with my VE SV6 3.0 L Auto 9.5
Error codes checked by auto electrician:
P2178 System too rich off idle Bank 1
P2188 System too rich off idle Bank 2
Contact Dealer Warning - no other codes
Impact: Car runs rough, struggles accelerating 0-60km/h - feels like there is no power, no push behind it. Struggles up hills. Does not enter limp home mode.
History:Installed a K&N air filter around 2-3 months ago. Good for 3 weeks then trouble with accelerating, going up hill. Took apart the air intake and found that the filter had left red oil all over everything. I cleaned the MAF and every other part but had no luck. Had no problems up until this point.
What has been done to try resolve:
Spent $$$ having car looked at.
02 sensors replaced front end. Back end cleaned and treated.
Intake manifold, and throttle body cleaned.
MAF sensor checked for malfunctions, nothing found.
Different Air Filter.
Fuel level sensor/pump assembly replaced around 6-8 months ago.
Serviced regularly and on time.
Spark plugs changed 6 months ago - platinum.
Currently at 142,000km.
What else it might be (own research):
High fuel pressure?
Leaking fuel injector? - Doubted by mechanics
Failed MAF? - checked
I can post a log on here of readings if needed.
I would appreciate any help you can give me.
Hi guys,
Hopefully someone here will be able to help me out, I've spent a lot of time and money trying to get this sorted and not getting anywhere.
I have had an ongoing issue with my VE SV6 3.0 L Auto 9.5
Error codes checked by auto electrician:
P2178 System too rich off idle Bank 1
P2188 System too rich off idle Bank 2
Contact Dealer Warning - no other codes
Impact: Car runs rough, struggles accelerating 0-60km/h - feels like there is no power, no push behind it. Struggles up hills. Does not enter limp home mode.
History:Installed a K&N air filter around 2-3 months ago. Good for 3 weeks then trouble with accelerating, going up hill. Took apart the air intake and found that the filter had left red oil all over everything. I cleaned the MAF and every other part but had no luck. Had no problems up until this point.
What has been done to try resolve:
Spent $$$ having car looked at.
02 sensors replaced front end. Back end cleaned and treated.
Intake manifold, and throttle body cleaned.
MAF sensor checked for malfunctions, nothing found.
Different Air Filter.
Fuel level sensor/pump assembly replaced around 6-8 months ago.
Serviced regularly and on time.
Spark plugs changed 6 months ago - platinum.
Currently at 142,000km.
What else it might be (own research):
High fuel pressure?
Leaking fuel injector? - Doubted by mechanics
Failed MAF? - checked
I can post a log on here of readings if needed.
I would appreciate any help you can give me.
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