Poot running 450se

[aghbop]

My 1990 450se is running very poorly. It seems to be running very rich, the gas milage stinks and won't idle to save its life. I've had it at a local garage and they don't have a clue. I'm in the US so trying to find someone to work on it is a real challange. If anyone knows of a garage within a reasonable driving distance that is familier with the car, please let me know. I live in Pennsylvanis USA. If anyone wishes to contact me do it off site at [e-mail]. HELP!!!!!

[chedder]

Probably best to take it to a Range Rover specialist......they should know the engine inside out.

[adam quantrill]

Engine temperature sensor!

Take off the plug and short out the two holes in the plug. Then try running it, if it's better, order a new sensor.

[Grady]

Tony - If nothing has gone crunch it's probably an electrical (ECU or sensor) issue. There have been a number of troubleshooting posts in the past year (and there may be some guidance in the Wedge Epistles).

I'd follow those or print off a couple and have a BC type shop do it. It's all basic values, corrosion or sometimes bad ECU board solder joints. There is a engine temperature sensor and the ECU to harness connection that are aways on the list too.

If you had to tear down the engine I think I take it out for them. People are just scared of TVRs.

Grady

[Number 7]

Hi Tony, sorry to hear that you're still having trouble. Did none of the things which I emailed you about in February work then? As said here, the coolant temp sensor can be troublesome, and is easily and cheaply changed.

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