fuel

  1. fuel gauge issue!

    Ran out of petrol this afternoon however my gauge was still showing 1/4 tank, anyone got any ideas what could cause this? cheers:(
  2. danielc16

    fuel air ratio help

    i got a air fuel ratio gauge and want to know how it is wired in i know its one cable to the o2 sensor, can some tell me where the o2 sensor is and what color cable i should use? thanks
  3. boost or fuel problems

    hi i was wondering if anybody could please help me as my leon tdi 150 started to play up today when accelerating the boost seems to get on an off as if limp mode for a few seconds or so or as if it is starving itself of diesel could this problem be the maf sensor any help would be very much...
  4. Adam R

    fuel filter question.

    Hello. i need help replacing the fuel filter on my car. first off, where the heck is it ? and how do i go abour replacing it (of course it will be with a new filter ;)) i dont have access to ramps so it will be done under a jack and axle stands. sorry about the noobish question, but...
  5. 95 or 100 octane. What fuel do you use??

    On the fuel cap, it says the manufacture recommends 95. After i had the Unitronic program put on the Cupra, my tuner said to use only 100 which i have been doing. There was a few times where i had to use 95 because 100 was not available. I definitely notice a small difference with the better...
  6. Fuel Temp Sensor/Tuning Box

    Before anyone flames me I know they are not as good as remaps and its just till I have the cash saved up for one. I gather these plug into the fuel temp sensor but on the PD130 where is this? Cheers
  7. 2002 Leon Cupra Fuel Consumption Figures

    Anyone know where I can find the official fuel consumption figures for my 2002 Leon Cupra (petrol)? Have been hunting around on Google but no joy so far. I'm hoping to find the urban and motorway figures. Thanks Rich
  8. My Cupra & Fuel Pump Cam Follower after 20k

    Well, gave the car a good clean on Saturday, easy to clean thanks previous cleans by Iain Finer Details, thought I would post some pics up though.. Cleaned and then waxed now it's covered in road grime and salt grrrr This was how it looked Saturday though Snowy Fuel Pump cam...
  9. wiring diagram for extra fuel pump ? help

    has anyone got a wiring diagram on what is needed to wire up a additional inline bosch o44 pump thru a switched relay with power direct from the battery like this set up = http://www.usrallyteam.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=412 i would get that kit but it works out...
  10. micky 32

    My high pressure fuel pump cam follower

    Here is mine. Car was built March 2008 and now has 25k on it and running nearly 290bhp. The autotech has been in for approx 8-10k. The pics are good quality as it looks like it does in reality. You can see a circle that's gone light and in the centre the coating has worn off. It was still very...
  11. Can't fit new fuel filter

    I've just tried to fit a new fuel filter to my Ibiza Mk3 TDI, but the new filter has a piece of plastic covering the filter. On the old filter you can touch the paper part. Could anyone tell me whether I should pierce the plastic or do I just have the wrong filter? They look exactly the same...
  12. How much fuel between tank and injectors?

    Any idea how long it takes for new fuel to make it through to the engine on a Mk IV ibiza 130? Mine cutout this morning with what seems like no fuel - starter turns but no effort to fire, just wondering if fuel contamination is a possibility after filling up (defo with diesel!) last night (done...
  13. Coalesy

    your remaps and fuel consumption?

    Hi guys, i know this has probably been on scn millions of times, but what remaps have people got on there leon 1.820vt 180bhp and how did it affect your fuel consumption?? thanks in advance Ben
  14. V5 Fuel Economy Issue

    Hi chaps, wonder if anyone has any ideas on this one? My Toledo V5 mk2 (AGZ 150bhp) is struggling to return any kind respectable MPG, at the moment, driving like an angel on mixed roads it only manages 22-23mpg!! Give it a bit of a prod and it will easily dip to 18mpg. I had a Tolly a few...
  15. DaNnY_LaD

    Few Fitting Questions(Mocal Cooler,fuel pump ect)

    Right 1: ive got a full Mocal oil cooler here and its the full kit with sandwich plate ect..No mountin the cooler isnt Important as theres a few places. No how do i connect it up to the block? Does the Sandwich Plate Screw to the block then the oil filter then Connect the pipes up using...
  16. stef cupra

    need more power, fuel injectors?

    spoke to a friend today who recommended to me to upgrade my fuel injectors. my mods are, fmic, cold air induction kit, stage2 custom map, ths performance de-cat, supersprint cat back, ths exhaust manifold. would it be worth me upgrading my injectors if so which ones and where do i go to get...
  17. Fuel Cooler Problem??

    Hey guys, when i put the ignition on usually get a weird noise as if somethings being primed up... I thought this was the fuel cooler underneith the drivers door? Well i started my car up yesterday and ever sinse it has stopped making that weird noise which i hear everytime i put the ignition...
  18. Common problem? Fuel pressure sensor snapped off

    Ok some of you may remember when i had my silver l=leon mk2 cupra i had a big problem with it where by the engine went in to limp mode and no one knew what was going on... Well the same has happened to my k1 and this time we obviosuly know the problem.. seeing as this has happened to me twice...
  19. Relay / Fuse Layout

    Was driving home and smelt like an electrical burn, after spending some time at home I returned to my car but it refused to start. I believe that maybe my fuel pump relay has burnt out and that would explain both the smell and the non starting; can anyone please either come up with some other...
  20. Indicator/button below fuel cap release?

    Hello everybody, Been searching the forum and haven't found a clear answer to this, so apologies if I'm reposting something that's already been covered. I've just bought a Leon 1.6sx, 05 plate mk1, I haven't picked the car up yet but when I test drove it last night I noticed that there was a...
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