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Overfueling Issues Ca18det
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 11:15 am
by denoSX
So ive been reading other topics and searching too, which has been quite informative but i need some specific advice.
i know a little a bit bout my car and engine but its not enough to trouble shoot myself.
Engine runs really well, i have a 63mm exhaust with no engine mods & it makes 131kw. i believe if it aint broke dont fix it but ballwashing is my concern!
I have checked and i get about 375 - 400 km off a tank(45l). Ive checked my air fuel ratio and its bad in 10 11 12s full throttle 3rd & 4th cant remember exactly but cruising at 120km/h is also bad low 13's i think. Exhaust and Bumper is always black from smoke/unburnt fuel!
My question is Does it need to be tuned, or is there another problem ie faulty fuel pump or afm or leaking injectors.
i dont have a management system but im fitting one soon probly Diktator.
Would love Nistune but ders nobody to tune it, or help me tune it in CT.
Lemme know wat u guys think.
Thanks
Deon
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 2:02 pm
by cursed_s13
Its the same with me. My car is white with a weird colour bumper coz of all the unburned fuel. And I am running dictator.
Poizen knows what I'm talking bout, he saw my bumper.
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 3:02 pm
by Driftmeister
hi Deon
i had a similar issue
i think also check your thermostat &
all bost pipes .Then if no difference the question of are your long term plans to leave your ride standard (reliable
or go mods start
if standard go Visit Lynx motorsport (Bosch agents )
please wear an adult nappy when visiting their premises
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 5:53 pm
by 300sx
try checking fuel presure, FPR (fuel presure regulator) might be bust.. not returning fuel to tank, thus fuel pressure too high, overfueling..
AFM might also be bust, try checking the ecu for error codes. try these for a start..
Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2009 10:59 am
by denoSX
Thanks Guys
i'm gonna service it, then i'll check the thermostat,fpr and boost pipes and clean afm. What do lynx motorsport do? Can they check error codes.
"Not returning to the fuel tank"... 
I was also thinking FPR cos if i Gun it or give a the High rev then the revs drop all the way down and car goes off
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Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2009 12:24 pm
by 300sx
checking for error codes on the ca18det is really easy to do yourself, there is a step by step guide and explanation of codes in the FSM, or simply do a google search..
something like this..
http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=270584
this should really be the first thing you do

Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 10:00 am
by THEO 3K - ZN
@ 300sx, I did all that mines still overfuelling.
Its idling at 1400rpm all the time, power is there and im only boosting 0.5bar with std management
Fit a fuel pressure gauge? would a struggling fuel pump be the cause?
Re: Overfueling Issues Ca18det
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 12:58 pm
by smash!!
what should the normal afr be??
Re: Overfueling Issues Ca18det
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 1:15 pm
by N3XU5
14.5 - 14 .7
Re: Overfueling Issues Ca18det
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 1:25 pm
by smash!!
..... when i boost in3rd its on 19.5/20
Re: Overfueling Issues Ca18det
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 1:45 pm
by Enzio
That's beyond dangerously lean. Bye, bye, engine.
(Of course that assumes you have an accurate AFR reading)
Re: Overfueling Issues Ca18det
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 10:05 pm
by smash!!
Eish.....
Re: Overfueling Issues Ca18det
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 10:36 pm
by smash!!
Any 1 have forge pistons ... gonna rebuild the motor and put a dicktator ... ;-(
Re: Overfueling Issues Ca18det
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:03 pm
by Daniel
How are you measuring afr's?
See if someone is willing to loan you a working AFM to test with.
What is your fuel pressure? Are you using the standard fuel pressure regulator, have you tested it?
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Re: Overfueling Issues Ca18det
Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 12:33 am
by smash!!
Hey bud i got a vr6 lambda with a prosport af guage the fuel pressure i will have tested this weekend and yes its a std fuel pressure reg .. I have a aftermarket one that im going to install 2 morrow it has a guage on it ... what fuel pressure can i run? on standard injectors???