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Forum: Induction 08-01-2017, 12:23 AM
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Posted By john318isau
Facebook group for DASC owners

I've been struggling to find information for some of the problems I have with my DASC. I thought it might be useful to start a Facebook Group for DASC owners to discuss DASC issues and share...
Forum: Site Feedback 07-28-2017, 06:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,581
Posted By john318isau
I have to agree... a lot of the technical...

I have to agree... a lot of the technical sections could be merged into fewer sections.

Also, $180 per month for hosting seems a huge amount for a low traffic site! $20-$50 per month should get...
Forum: Engine 07-28-2017, 06:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,343
Posted By john318isau
When my cam sensor failed, my car was...

When my cam sensor failed, my car was intermittently losing power while driving. The problem would usually happen after stopping at an intersection and then taking off again, but also happened at...
Forum: Induction 07-28-2017, 06:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,900
Posted By john318isau
Still looking for advice about the DASC fuel...

Still looking for advice about the DASC fuel pressure regulator.

Today I used a tyre pressure gauge to check fuel pressure. I understand that at idle pressure should be around 43psi and this...
Forum: Engine 06-09-2017, 12:23 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,874
Posted By john318isau
I finally received a new cam sensor. I bought a...

I finally received a new cam sensor. I bought a cheap Chinese made one because I couldn't bring myself to buy an OEM one knowing there was a good chance I would destroy it.

I thought I would test...
Forum: Engine 05-30-2017, 11:34 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,874
Posted By john318isau
To keep this thread up-to-date, I have been...

To keep this thread up-to-date, I have been waiting on a second hand ECU to arrive to compare measurements. It arrived today and I did find that there was a short circuit that shouldn't be there.
...
Forum: Engine 05-24-2017, 11:06 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,874
Posted By john318isau
I decided to finally actually check a camshaft...

I decided to finally actually check a camshaft sensor (should have done this first, but seemed pointless with an intermittent fault).

I read on Pelican Parts website to connect 12V and GND, and...
Forum: Engine 05-23-2017, 06:30 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,874
Posted By john318isau
Still trying to figure this out. Has anyone ever...

Still trying to figure this out. Has anyone ever heard of the camshaft sensor reference marker falling off or something like that, so the cam sensor cant pickup the position?
...
Forum: Engine 05-22-2017, 12:22 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,874
Posted By john318isau
I found if I disconnect the O2 sensor the short...

I found if I disconnect the O2 sensor the short circuit goes away. Another O2 sensor does the same thing, though, so this must be normal.
Forum: Engine 05-22-2017, 10:11 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,874
Posted By john318isau
Just tried another cam sensor and a crank sensor....

Just tried another cam sensor and a crank sensor. The crank sensor bolt was loose which I hoped might be the cause. But no good, I still have a constant cam sensor fault code being reported. I didn't...
Forum: Engine 05-18-2017, 10:24 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,874
Posted By john318isau
With the ECU/DME disconnected that possible short...

With the ECU/DME disconnected that possible short circuit disappears. Not sure if this is how it should be or not.

Pin 54 of the ECU is where this connects to. It measure short to GND when the ECU...
Forum: Engine 05-18-2017, 03:45 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,874
Posted By john318isau
When I measure the wiring socket for the camshaft...

When I measure the wiring socket for the camshaft sensor both the +12V and GND pins measure short circuit to ground, but with ignition on I see 12V. I'm not sure if this is normal or there is a short...
Forum: Engine 05-17-2017, 12:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,874
Posted By john318isau
I agree that there is a good chance it is related...

I agree that there is a good chance it is related to the engine bay cleaning, except that the car started and ran fine after the cleaning and then drove at least 50km the next day before failing in...
Forum: Engine 05-17-2017, 10:22 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,874
Posted By john318isau
Ok, had some more time to look at the car. ...

Ok, had some more time to look at the car.

Battery is ~12.5V at rest so that is okay.

I received my new coil (looks like it has been dropped in transit though) and the car would not start at...
Forum: Engine 05-17-2017, 02:20 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,874
Posted By john318isau
I noticed when I last was checking codes, with...

I noticed when I last was checking codes, with the ignition on but engine not running, INPA was showing a voltage reading of 11.75 volts. With the engine running it's 13V+.

I understand a good...
Forum: Engine 05-16-2017, 08:12 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,874
Posted By john318isau
Yes I do have a cheap digital gauge that does...

Yes I do have a cheap digital gauge that does both. I haven't watched it though when the problem is happening, usually too busy finding a place to pull over...

On my way home from work today the...
Forum: Engine 05-16-2017, 03:23 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,874
Posted By john318isau
Problem happened again this morning :( I am...

Problem happened again this morning :(

I am hoping that the coil might solve the problem when it arrives.

I also have some wiring and connectors to check still.

If not, maybe another cam...
Forum: Engine 05-15-2017, 11:42 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,874
Posted By john318isau
Finally had some time to work on the car. Pulled...

Finally had some time to work on the car. Pulled much of the intake system apart to check for vacuum leaks, etc. Cleaned the throttle body. Found my dipstick tube was not pushed all the way in so...
Forum: Induction 05-13-2017, 10:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,908
Posted By john318isau
Securing dipstick tube on DASC equipped M44

I have a DASC equipped M44.

While I've been looking for other problems I found something that doesn't look right with my dipstick tube.

I noticed a fair bit of oil around the dipstick tube...
Forum: Engine 05-12-2017, 09:24 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,874
Posted By john318isau
Well I put in a spare MAF and drove 45km home...

Well I put in a spare MAF and drove 45km home without any problems. But it doesn't do it every day so not sure if it has made a difference yet or not.

I checked on INPA when I got home and that...
Forum: Engine 05-12-2017, 01:46 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,874
Posted By john318isau
Thanks maverick for your continued help. I...

Thanks maverick for your continued help.

I have a spare MAF so I will give it a try. I assumed "i.s." was idle speed so didn't think of the MAF, and I also though that a bad MAF would give a fault...
Forum: Engine 05-12-2017, 12:49 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,874
Posted By john318isau
Unfortunately I was probably wrong about it being...

Unfortunately I was probably wrong about it being a fuel pressure problem.

But I was right about the mechanic getting it wrong (unfortunately).

On my way to work this morning, after about 28km...
Forum: Engine 05-10-2017, 05:47 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,874
Posted By john318isau
Uh oh... I picked up the car and asked the...

Uh oh... I picked up the car and asked the mechanic where you check the fuel pressure. He showed me the return line from my RRFPR. Fail.

Too early to tell if the new FPR solves my problem or not,...
Forum: Engine 05-08-2017, 11:38 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,874
Posted By john318isau
I hope I'm right, but waiting on a new FPR to...

I hope I'm right, but waiting on a new FPR to confirm. However I am worried my mechanic did not test the fuel pressure correctly as he didn't have the right attachment for the valve on the fuel rail....
Forum: Induction 05-06-2017, 11:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,900
Posted By john318isau
So it seems I need a FMU, not a FPR. These come...

So it seems I need a FMU, not a FPR. These come in various ratios, or fully adjustable.

Does anyone know the ratio of the original unit?
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