HELP!! plume of black smoke runs on 2 Cylinders

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Jam-Dodge
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dont think i was quite clear with the last post, but i turn the screw right and then back to the left and nothing........... i do think that i;ve got a duff cps hence the start and the completely shut down


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Double check you're doing the ecu scanning correctly. cause last time i checked mine i did mode 3?
key on engine off, turn screw to right wait for LED to blink. they should blink together the number of times for the mode u want. when it blinks what u want THEN turn it back to the left.
once in mode 3 it will blink the left (red on mine) for the first digit and then the right (green on mine) for the second digit.

make sure thats how ur doing it... i forget what all the modes do but i was 90% sure that mode3 is the self diag.

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What a mess, but here goes me and my $.02. I heard you say your compression is good all around, so what was the readings? Knowing your true compression readings is the only way that I can rule out your physical cam timing. Next, you have a major leak around your intake manifold which could very well be a faulty injector to boss grommet/insulator. Or it could be a faulty AIV or it could an intercooler or piping leak that you just can find. That running rich is not healthy for the engine and I don't recommend driving around while it's throwing black smoke all over the place.

Jam-Dodge
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well the compression came out at 150psi and above on all 4. min compression i think should be about 142 if i'm not mistaken.
i took out the injectors to clean and replace all are good,, they were then put back on properly,

i get the car to start but soon as its revved thats it the thing goes. ( no smoke now )
i'm gonna try getting new grommets and put them on cause these were'nt a tight fit, you reckon this cutting off of the engine and not restarting could be a cause of the grommets? they'd be for keeping the injectors secured right?

Jam-Dodge
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Can you believe it!
Replaced the grommets for the injectors which were tight but loose enough to let air through which obviously could'nt be seen and Viola!! :biggrin:

Goes like a train, no misfires what so ever no smoke :woot:

thanks to all you guys for the help

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Congrats!

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This is starting to sound like a bad ECU to be honest. But you really need to pull the codes first. As Papa Smurf said, you turn it for a half second, and then turn it back. Then count the long and short flashes to get the codes.


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