Randall's xr3i Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Hi I have a intermittent problem with my1987 mk4 xr3i randomly cutting out at junctions or when slowing down. Its the 1.6 MFI engine. Starts fine from cold and when hot. Drives fine on motorway and smaller roads. when its about to cut out the rev counter starts dancing about, you can sometimes keep it running by pumping the throttle but get a couple of backfires, then its fine until next junction. if it does cut out leave it a minute then starts up fine. any ideas? Cheers Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian71 Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Hi stu, check the small hoses around the throttle body area for leaks on the joints and splits in the hoses themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Grainger Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Is it just when its really hot? Could be heat from the distributor effecting the ignition amplifier. Try taking it of and putting heat proof grease on the mating surface. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall's xr3i Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 On 28/05/2018 at 19:47, Ian71 said: Hi stu, check the small hoses around the throttle body area for leaks on the joints and splits in the hoses themselves. cheers will give them a look hopefully one evening after work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall's xr3i Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 15 hours ago, Paul Grainger said: Is it just when its really hot? Could be heat from the distributor effecting the ignition amplifier. Try taking it of and putting heat proof grease on the mating surface. Cheers Hi it seemed to be when the weather has been its hottest. The engine temp stays within normal range. Ive got a spare distributor with a new ignition module on, so will give that a go. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevscab Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Get it set up by a garage. The co level. These can go out and will cause you problems with stalling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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