Engine: 2.0 Carb B200K/B200F: - Air Mass Meter - Page 6

Stephen Edwin · Sep 12th, 2016, 19:24

I think your compliment Angie of calling me StephenD and your comliment StephenD of I think incluidng me among best people, are both very kind. Thank you.

The point re the B200E is rather interesting. It's what FRF told me, unless I misheard?

I should stay stummmm anyway 'cos I know nufinck.

Sincerely &c.
Stephen init - aka Stephen Edwin and "other" modes of address.

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stephend · Sep 12th, 2016, 19:53

Perhaps you misheard? Or maybe the nice folks at FRF were having a senior moment?

B200E definitely doesn't have anything electronic on the fuel side (despite the name K-Jetronic!). It has a mechanical flap that lifts in the airflow and controls the mixture via a needle valve in the fuel distributor: admirably simple.

Stephen Edwin · Sep 12th, 2016, 21:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by stephend

Perhaps you misheard?

Pardon?

P.S. I was looking at the choice of olice oil for the ears in Sainsbugs this evening ...

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Angie · Oct 13th, 2016, 10:08

Just thought some of you might like to know the result of this saga.

I eventually borrowed a known-to-be-working AMM from my friend - his car is unused at present - and within a couple of minutes of fitting it the car was transformed. Indeed it ran better than it ever has in all the years I've had it, no coughing and spluttering under power, lower fuel consumption, quieter and smoother. Above all the dreaded 1-2-1 code didn't reappear, the first time that's been the case. The conclusion is that (a) the original AMM when I bought the car was faulty in some way, but not so bad as to seriously affect the running (b) It eventually failed necessitating the replacement last year and (c) the replacement one was faulty, probably from day 1 but became worse over time. The main fault, it seems, wasn't then a wiring problem but the connector itself, which was loose on the meter so the engine behaviour varied, and quite dramatically if the connector was moved. The connector is a firm fit on the borrowed meter.

I told Braydons about this and they arranged for a replacement, which is now on the car. I haven't driven far, but the 1-2-1 code hasn't reappeared yet. What the OBD now shows is 3-2-2, referring to the burn-off signal, so I'll need to cancel the codes and see if that recurs.

The really odd thing is the number of terminals on the meters, six in every case, but despite the five contacts on my connector the engine runs superbly. Explain that if you can, folks!!

Big vote of thanks to Braydons for patiently reading my lengthy emails and then replacing the unit. Very helpful people there!

Stephen Edwin · Oct 13th, 2016, 15:42

I am very pleased indeed that your car is running well.

The easiest way I know to re set codes is to disconnect the battery for a short while. Say ten minutes or so. But before disconnecting make sure you have the radio code if there is one.

Stephen init.

stephend · Oct 13th, 2016, 20:48

Result!

Fingers firmly crossed that it stays fixed.

Sep 12th, 2016, 19:24	#51
Stephen Edwin Premier Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2023 20:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Thurrock	I think your compliment Angie of calling me StephenD and your comliment StephenD of I think incluidng me among best people, are both very kind. Thank you. The point re the B200E is rather interesting. It's what FRF told me, unless I misheard? I should stay stummmm anyway 'cos I know nufinck. Sincerely &c. Stephen init - aka Stephen Edwin and "other" modes of address. . Last edited by Stephen Edwin; Sep 12th, 2016 at 19:30.

Sep 12th, 2016, 19:53	#52
stephend Premier Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2023 21:20 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: S. Wales View Photos By: stephend	Perhaps you misheard? Or maybe the nice folks at FRF were having a senior moment? B200E definitely doesn't have anything electronic on the fuel side (despite the name K-Jetronic!). It has a mechanical flap that lifts in the airflow and controls the mixture via a needle valve in the fuel distributor: admirably simple. __________________ 1989 740 GL 2.0 estate 2000 V40 2.0 (gone) 2005 Toyota Avensis 2.0 estate (gone) 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi estate 1999 Land Rover Discovery 2 TD5

Oct 13th, 2016, 10:08	#54
Angie Premier Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 21:41 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lostwithiel	Update Just thought some of you might like to know the result of this saga. I eventually borrowed a known-to-be-working AMM from my friend - his car is unused at present - and within a couple of minutes of fitting it the car was transformed. Indeed it ran better than it ever has in all the years I've had it, no coughing and spluttering under power, lower fuel consumption, quieter and smoother. Above all the dreaded 1-2-1 code didn't reappear, the first time that's been the case. The conclusion is that (a) the original AMM when I bought the car was faulty in some way, but not so bad as to seriously affect the running (b) It eventually failed necessitating the replacement last year and (c) the replacement one was faulty, probably from day 1 but became worse over time. The main fault, it seems, wasn't then a wiring problem but the connector itself, which was loose on the meter so the engine behaviour varied, and quite dramatically if the connector was moved. The connector is a firm fit on the borrowed meter. I told Braydons about this and they arranged for a replacement, which is now on the car. I haven't driven far, but the 1-2-1 code hasn't reappeared yet. What the OBD now shows is 3-2-2, referring to the burn-off signal, so I'll need to cancel the codes and see if that recurs. The really odd thing is the number of terminals on the meters, six in every case, but despite the five contacts on my connector the engine runs superbly. Explain that if you can, folks!! Big vote of thanks to Braydons for patiently reading my lengthy emails and then replacing the unit. Very helpful people there!

Oct 13th, 2016, 20:48	#56
stephend Premier Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2023 21:20 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: S. Wales View Photos By: stephend	Result! Fingers firmly crossed that it stays fixed. __________________ 1989 740 GL 2.0 estate 2000 V40 2.0 (gone) 2005 Toyota Avensis 2.0 estate (gone) 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi estate 1999 Land Rover Discovery 2 TD5

Oct 13th, 2016, 15:42	#55
Stephen Edwin Premier Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2023 20:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Thurrock	I am very pleased indeed that your car is running well. The easiest way I know to re set codes is to disconnect the battery for a short while. Say ten minutes or so. But before disconnecting make sure you have the radio code if there is one. Stephen init.

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