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Offline DooDah

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ED30 feeling a bit flat
« on: July 30, 2010, 08:19:28 pm »
Took wifes edition 30 for a spin today and it feels a little flat and not picking up aswell as it usually does...it is a standard car with only a cat back Miltek fitted. Before i start digging deeper any ideas what to look at first. Thanks
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Re: ED30 feeling a bit flat
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2010, 08:32:14 pm »
What fuel is she putting in it?? 95 unleaded or 99 octane?

Running it on 95 will make it run abit flat.

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Re: ED30 feeling a bit flat
« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2010, 08:34:35 pm »
Providing no engine lights ect

Drive it like you stole it for a bit see if that livens it up :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Re: ED30 feeling a bit flat
« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2010, 08:36:37 pm »
What year is it?? Do you know if it has the latest dv?
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Re: ED30 feeling a bit flat
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2010, 08:39:01 pm »
What fuel have you been using?
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Re: ED30 feeling a bit flat
« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2010, 08:42:52 pm »
Just asked her about what she puts in it...... there was just a blank look...typical woman :smiley:.....Looks like she is putting 95 in it.....i will go and fill it up with 99 and give it a blast tomorrow as it is a bit wet at the moment to go tearing about....ps no engine management lights showing.  another ps she kerbed the wheel again today... typical woman  :smiley:
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Re: ED30 feeling a bit flat
« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2010, 08:46:45 pm »
B3n....it is a 2007 model and looking at the service history and receipts nothing mentioned about the DV being changed.
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Re: ED30 feeling a bit flat
« Reply #7 on: July 30, 2010, 09:09:40 pm »
Quote from: Saint Steve on July 30, 2010, 08:32:14 pm
What fuel is she putting in it?? 95 unleaded or 99 octane?

Running it on 95 will make it run abit flat.



as said, run it empty on 95 then tank it up with tesco 99 or V-power, and that should wake it up :happy2:
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Re: ED30 feeling a bit flat
« Reply #8 on: July 30, 2010, 09:19:37 pm »
I've always thought my ed was a little slow off the mark, seems to take a while to get it going, especially in the lower rev range, but once the turbo kicks in, it really goes.  :driver:

Feels kind of lumpy in a way, I thought this was normal though, I'm guessing a remap should sort this out and make it feel smoother.

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Re: ED30 feeling a bit flat
« Reply #9 on: July 30, 2010, 09:32:00 pm »
Have spoke to said wife and she is adamant that she puts BP Ultimate in the ED30....so it looks like it might not be a fuel problem.....B3n mentioned earlier about the DV....any suggestions please.
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Re: ED30 feeling a bit flat
« Reply #10 on: July 30, 2010, 09:46:42 pm »
there is every chance that on a 2007 car the DV is getting tired, there is an updated version which is really easy to change on the ED30, it would be the first thing I'd do, they are about 45 quid from the stealer :happy2:
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Re: ED30 feeling a bit flat
« Reply #11 on: July 30, 2010, 09:52:03 pm »
Am i correct in saying the DV is located in a different position on the ED30 KO4 than the GTI KO3.
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Re: ED30 feeling a bit flat
« Reply #12 on: July 30, 2010, 09:53:13 pm »
open the bonnet and look just behind the front panel you will see it
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Re: ED30 feeling a bit flat
« Reply #13 on: July 30, 2010, 09:57:21 pm »
So can it be changed from the top without having to jack the car up or using a ramp? :happy2:
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Re: ED30 feeling a bit flat
« Reply #14 on: July 30, 2010, 09:59:30 pm »
Quote from: DooDah on July 30, 2010, 09:57:21 pm
So can it be changed from the top without having to jack the car up or using a ramp? :happy2:

yes, when you open the bonnet its directly in front of you :happy2:
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