speedophile Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 i have uk twin turbo supra that has been parked up due to a faulty alarm this past month, the alarm has been took out but went to start the car for the first time and the car seems to be under fueling and the rev hand is dropping to 500 and less in revs i left the car running for 20mins but its still spluttering like its going to cut out... then i took the car for a short run down the road but from leaving the house to getting back there is wicked steam leaving the exhaust covering the road behind the car.. its steam and not smoke as i got the wife out to rev the car at the front of the house and its just crazy the area it covers when reved but when you lift your foot of pedal it goes back to spluttering... the car is well looked after and all coolant level and oil levels are good any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedophile Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 (edited) sorry new battery just fitted and temp hand is sitting good also and when i switched the car of there was steam slowly leaving the exhaust for 5mins after... the only thing iam thinking is the cat is stuffed from lying up would this be the reason Edited March 6, 2011 by speedophile (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Run the car keeping a close eye on the engine temp gauge and see if the steam dissapears, its more than likely condensation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedophile Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 cheers dnk but why could it be dropping the revs so low.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbuddy Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 My car idles about 500-700 . Normal?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 i thought that was normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedophile Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 (edited) yes you's are right but when cold they run around 1000revs and then drop back to 500 etc but when it was cold the rev hand was going up and down from 1000 to 500 but when the car warmed up its dropping from 500 back to nothing nearly , the rev hand is all over the place.... is there a safe mode on these cars like the gt4 if so it might need resetting because the battery was changed Edited March 6, 2011 by speedophile (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 so are you saying its hunting for power ? i had something like this on my N/A and all that was wrong was a small rip in one of the rubber pipes coming off the intake manifold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 is there a safe mode on these cars like the gt4 if so it might need resetting because the battery was changed If the battery has been disconnected the ECU will have been reset, this will effect the tickover and running of the engine, it'll take a few miles until it relearns and runs okay again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedophile Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 thanks nic so you reckon if i drive it that it will reset, iam just afraid that it will leave me standed on the road if i go out... on the gt4's all that you have to do is cross two terminal points to reset the safe mode can this be done on the supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 (edited) thanks nic so you reckon if i drive it that it will reset, iam just afraid that it will leave me standed on the road if i go out... on the gt4's all that you have to do is cross two terminal points to reset the safe mode can this be done on the supra The ECU can be reset by connecting 2 terminals, when reset the engine tends not to tickover well - revs will be low and it can stall - and it can run a bit lumpy. The ECU should relearn the settings after a drive out. As Dnk said the white smoke could just be condensation if it's been stood a while. I'd make sure oil and coolant levels are okay then run the car whilst stood until it gets up to temperature. Keep an eye on the gauges and check for any leaks. If all is well take it for a drive and see how it runs. Hopefully the ECU will relearn the settings, the condensation will clear and all will be as it should again. Edited March 6, 2011 by Nic (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedophile Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 thanks nic i have just took her for a rip down the road and my faith is now restored she is as good as new, god i missed the buzz driving this car ... its time to get it retaxed for the road now steam has gone also cheers Dnk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 That's good to hear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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