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Old 07-07-2015, 09:40 PM   #1
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Default Au xr8 problem in wet

This rain we've had in Perth has caused an issue with my supercharged au xr8 ute. On idle it runs like normal but when I apply the accelerator it coughs and spluts. If I give it 100% accelerator there's nothing.

Almost like its choking.

I'm leaning towards something getting wet that shouldn't be ( such as a sensor) or the air filters getting too wet blocking it ?

Does anyone have any ideas??
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Old 08-07-2015, 12:31 PM   #2
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Default Re: Au xr8 problem in wet

if you think the engine might have gotten a good drenching perhaps sussing out the plug leads and coil packs for a bit of moisture.
sometimes a good drowning over the ignition system with crc or other moisture displacer can help on a wet ignition system , either that or pulling stuff to bits and drying it up with some rag and then see how it goes from there .
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Old 10-07-2015, 04:42 PM   #3
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Default Re: Au xr8 problem in wet

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This rain we've had in Perth has caused an issue with my supercharged au xr8 ute. On idle it runs like normal but when I apply the accelerator it coughs and spluts. If I give it 100% accelerator there's nothing.

Almost like its choking.

I'm leaning towards something getting wet that shouldn't be ( such as a sensor) or the air filters getting too wet blocking it ?

Does anyone have any ideas??
Check the ecu and ecu connector in the passenger side kick panel (carpet) for water leaks.
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