D4D running rich.
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D4D running rich.
Evening all.
I'm having an issue with my 05 D4D at the moment.
When vehicle is running, doesn't matter if it's just started or I've been driving for a while. I get a very strong smell of diesel comin from the exhaust.
Seems like the vehicle is running rich or smells that way. I had the vehicle serviced 2000km ago but still a strong smell.
I've been around other D4D's and haven't smelled the same potency of diesel.
All advice appreciated.
I'm having an issue with my 05 D4D at the moment.
When vehicle is running, doesn't matter if it's just started or I've been driving for a while. I get a very strong smell of diesel comin from the exhaust.
Seems like the vehicle is running rich or smells that way. I had the vehicle serviced 2000km ago but still a strong smell.
I've been around other D4D's and haven't smelled the same potency of diesel.
All advice appreciated.
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Re: D4D running rich.
Did they your air flow meter when it was serviced? Should be done every time the air filter is changed.
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Re: D4D running rich.
I think he meant to say did they clean itlukestoyzx wrote: ↑Wed May 03, 2017 10:50 pm Did they your air flow meter when it was serviced? Should be done every time the air filter is changed.
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Re: D4D running rich.
Yeah sorry my bad.
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Re: D4D running rich.
Hi.
Have you checked that maybe you don't have leak or a disconnect breather pipe from you fuel tank.
Have you checked that maybe you don't have leak or a disconnect breather pipe from you fuel tank.
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Re: D4D running rich.
Isn't the sulphur/typical diesel smell an indication that the injectors may be on their way out?
Try popping in a bottle of wynns diesel injection cleaner with about 30L of fuel and see if there is any difference
Try popping in a bottle of wynns diesel injection cleaner with about 30L of fuel and see if there is any difference
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Re: D4D running rich.
I'm not sure it the air meter was cleaned. Is this something I can do?
Don't think a breather has popped off as it is a definite smell from the exhaust.
Well I hope the injectors aren't on the way out. Il put some injector cleaner in the tank and see.
Don't think a breather has popped off as it is a definite smell from the exhaust.
Well I hope the injectors aren't on the way out. Il put some injector cleaner in the tank and see.
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Re: D4D running rich.
Crc make a dedicated maf sensor cleaner. Do NOT try and clean it with a cotton tip! The hot wires in there are very easily damaged! Simply remove it and all it takes is a few good blasts with the correct solvent, electrical contact cleaner can be use or anything that doesn't leave any residue. Also make sure you wait 20 mins after the engine is off so the unit has cooled down enough.
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Re: D4D running rich.
Is the sensor plug located on the top of the air box?
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Re: D4D running rich.
Thats the one, two small screws. There is a thin oring under it so dont loose it or pinch it putting it together.
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Re: D4D running rich.
Thanks. Il give it a clean. Where can I get that sensor cleaner from? Il also get some injector cleaner.
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Re: D4D running rich.
Any auto store should keep it or have something similar.
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Re: D4D running rich.
So an update guys.
I can't find any sensor cleaner anywhere. The outlets are saying that Wynns throttle body cleaner is the same thing.
Can I use throttle body cleaner. Totally clueless here.
I can't find any sensor cleaner anywhere. The outlets are saying that Wynns throttle body cleaner is the same thing.
Can I use throttle body cleaner. Totally clueless here.
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Re: D4D running rich.
All else fails go to an electronics store and get some electrical contact cleaner. Has to be a product that leaves no residue!
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Re: D4D running rich.
Throttle Body cleaner or carburetor cleaner will do the job. You just don't want something that leaves and oily residue on the hot wire(s).
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Re: D4D running rich.
Thanks guys.
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Re: D4D running rich.
Some throttle and carby cleaners will attack plastic and rubber so be careful, the unit is worth about $400aud!!
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Re: D4D running rich.
Yes it works. I use that regularly. BUT make sure it says "MAF sensor safe" or something along those lines on the can.
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Re: D4D running rich.
Take your van to toyota and ask them to do an injector test and they must give you the tolerance figures. Think as long as it's with in -3 to +3 you should be okay....
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Re: D4D running rich.
So I picked this up over the week end.
Should be alright to use on the sensor?
Should be alright to use on the sensor?
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Re: D4D running rich.
Whilst it does not specifically say that it is MAF safe it does state that it leaves no residue and is plastic and rubber safe. It also states for use on all electrical components on a vehicle.
Here is the link https://pim.liqui-moly.de/pidoc/P003339 ... 3.0-en.pdf
It is probably safe to use although I notice on the same document that they say the information provided is well researched but not legally binding.
Here is the link https://pim.liqui-moly.de/pidoc/P003339 ... 3.0-en.pdf
It is probably safe to use although I notice on the same document that they say the information provided is well researched but not legally binding.
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Re: D4D running rich.
It has a picture of a MAF on it so I'd assume its fine
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