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944 cuts out.

LOOBY

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Hi,
My first post here!

My 1986 944 2.5 lux has a running problem.

Idles ok,but as soon as i put my foot down when driving along it cuts out at around 3000 rpm .Does not cut out when stationary,only when driving.
When it cuts out it just dies.I then have to turn the ignition off,and then it re starts.

Any help please!!!!

Lindsey.
 
ORIGINAL: A9XXC

+1 for Fuel Pressure Regulator, or fuel pump.
I've an early Lux, Where are you?
Mike

Defo fuel related I think. I would plum for the lator before the pump. The pump after all is electromechanical. In my experience they either do or don't work. [:D] Don't quote me on that though you could of couse have a weak pump or even a blocked fuel filter. When was it last serviced do you know mate? No offence intended either but is Lyndsey a male or female variant of the name? Again no offence intended please don't take that the wrong way [:)]
 
True but ISTR on all of these systems fuel enrichment when you push the throttle is determined by how much air is drawn in, be it measured by a AFM or a MAF. The question is how does the car drive at constant throttle?

TBH the 3 cases I know of when the FPR has required replacement (2 for me and a friend) the result was to high fuel pressure which made the car run rich and rough feeling, but otherwise drive OKish.

My 968 was/is suffering from a misfire due to running very rich but this only happens if sat idling for a long time and this is on a car where the emissions are going up to 7% and HC up around 1000 ppm sometimes. The ignition is amazingly strong in these cars (when fresh), it seems to be able to burn even when running amazingly rich.

So I agree with the previous posters as a first port of call, unfortunately checking fuel pressure and leak down for most is a Porsche specialist job. Fuel filter should always be replaced if one doesn't know how old it is and should be replaced every 24K miles or so anyway, also the bottom of the tank could in rare cases get blocked up with crud and little stones. If the fuel supply is ok then AFM / TPS checks up around that area would be next port of call for me. Basic fuel supply can be checked with the supply disconnected a measuring jug and a stop watch, but TBH I have only done that once many years ago and it told me the supply rate was within spec [wasn't on a 944 btw].
 
Thanks for the help so far.

Got my mechanic friend to clean the afm,but makes no difference.

So looks like i will have to try a new fuel pressure regulator.

He also mentioned the crankshaft sensor??

Lindsey.
 
I wouldn't waste money on a new FPR unless you know it is duff, they more or less last the life of the car the 2 I replaced had each done about 160K miles.

It takes no more then 5 minutes to attach a fuel pressure gauge and take a basic reading.

 
On reflection I think Neil could be correct. However if you still want a FPR I still have my old 2.5 Bar one. You can have it if you want? I can't use it on my turbo now anyway.
 
Just though i would update on the running prob with my car.
It was the fuel pressure regulator.
Thanks so much to Rob for the free part!!!

Lindsey.
 

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