Re: [DML] K-jetronic not connected

[Martin Gutkowski <martin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

That's the lambda computer. The engine can be made to run ok if that's 
disconnected by richening up a but. Now you've plugged it back in, it 
needs adjusting again

Martin

Mads de Bruin wrote:

>Hi,
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>This weekend a friend of mine helped me out with removing a very annoying talking alarm that wasn't working the way it should. While 
>I was preparing for that task by removing the center console, I also took a look in the compartment behind the drivers seat.
>What i saw there was bit strange, the big black connector that is supposed to be connected to the silver module was disconnected. I 
>told this problem to someone and he said that I probably disconnected it by accident because he once saw someone who had the 
>same problem and the car simply wouldn't run.
>I was sure It was already disconnected because I did not come close to this compartment while removing the center console.
>I bought this car last year, october 20th 2003. It runs beautifully ever since I bought it. It starts at the first turn of the key and idles at 
>just around 1000rpm. I put some extra miles on it since then.
>Today I tested what would happen if I connected it again. After connecting it, the car starts fine and runs fine. After a few seconds it 
>begins to search (I understand that's supposed to happen(frequency valve)) but it's going to search very irratic. It keeps bouncing 
>between 500 and 1500 rpm and doesn't settle, very annoying. After that I disconnected the plug again and everything is fine.
>I know the connector should be connected, it's there for a reason but it runs better without it connected.
>Could someone explain what's causing this or what is wrong?
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>Mads de Bruin
>#2010
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>PS: Out of the black connector comes a blue wire and, I think, a black wire. There's also a red wire with a plug that has got the word 
>'test' written on it. It's a square connector with a lip inside. A lip just like the ones that are on a relais. Someone knows what this is?
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