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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 08:32 AM
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escort backfires after 1/2 throttol changed the plugs phase sensor crank sensor water & air sensor 3bar map sensor its running on green injectors fuel pump and filter i noticed that the plugs are black like she is overfueling and down the plug hole it seems to look wet on top of the piston i don,t no what chip has been fitted as it was done 7 years ago it has a sticker on on the window saying superchip could it be the chip playing up or does any one have any suggestions and if any body no,s someone down in s/wales that deals with cosworths so that i can contact them thanks
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 09:46 AM
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Try to reset ecu
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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hi thanks for your reply but how do i reset the ecu
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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 06:17 AM
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Resetting ecu will do nothing, you have a problem.
If it is overfuelling which it certainly sounds like, then you have the the correct things so far, but try the lamda now as this is lamda controlled.
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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 09:37 AM
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I hade the same problem on mine, but on idle. This was fine after reset ecu.
It was a link some plase her to ggr racing, about how to do it
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