Mates AU II shaking violently

ILLaViTaR · 31-10-2007, 05:12 PM

When you slow down in my mates AU II it shakers violently for a second the goes back to normal.

It's form the engine and is not brake shudder.

It shakes like really really bad like there's an earthquake in the car.

What could be causing this?

Only happens when slowing down and always almost before stopped.

RG · 31-10-2007, 05:14 PM

Idle speed controller or Throttle Position sensor, either of them will cause that.

ILLaViTaR · 31-10-2007, 05:24 PM

Ok thanks.

The accelerator also feels rather stiff, Are they meant to be like that on the AU's???

I'm just thinking the ISC could be dirty as and could just need a clean or would you suggest replacement?

RG · 31-10-2007, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ILLaViTaR

Ok thanks.

The accelerator also feels rather stiff, Are they meant to be like that on the AU's???

I'm just thinking the ISC could be dirty as and could just need a clean or would you suggest replacement?

Accelerator just spray some penetrene on the cable and at the throttle linkage, ISC you can give a clean.

**Stav** · 31-10-2007, 05:51 PM

The ecu is struggling to keep the car idling.It hasnt got enough vacuum .Isc may need a clean or the throttle body.Failing that change the plugs as this may also fix the issue.

StealthAu · 31-10-2007, 06:50 PM

This is a of a sympton, as there can be a multitude of causes. It could be plugs/ leads, fuel filter, oxy sensor, isc, tps, There are more causes but I'm done.

Justin@ · 31-10-2007, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ILLaViTaR

Ok thanks.

The accelerator also feels rather stiff, Are they meant to be like that on the AU's???

I'm just thinking the ISC could be dirty as and could just need a clean or would you suggest replacement?

I'd suggest that YOU leave it alone, going by how many things have stuffed up on your car while you have been working on it do you really want to stuff up a mates car too?
Take it to someone that knows what they are doing and for god's sake dont go playing with it.

JC · 31-10-2007, 10:40 PM

My EL died this morning - just completely shut down, and wouldn't restart. My AUs (all 5 of them) never did this. What could cause the problem?

StealthAu · 31-10-2007, 10:46 PM

I'll make the assumption you are taking the JC. Comparing one vague symptom, which could be the result of one or more of many problems, with another.

JC · 31-10-2007, 10:48 PM

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I'll make the assumption you are taking the JC. Comparing one vague symptom, which could be the result of one or more of many problems, with another.

Kind of. But my EL really did die this morning. Just shut down going through a roundabout. And seriously, my AUs never did that.

StealthAu · 31-10-2007, 10:52 PM

Well if you really are looking for an answer, some more info would be a good start.

JC · 31-10-2007, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by stockoau

Well if you really are looking for an answer, some more info would be a good start.

Thanks anyway, but I was just sharing.

It's more than liekly the TFS/TFI module on the dissy, same as the AU2 above's issue is more than likely the ISC, but in both cases, it could be anything else electrical that has to do with the spark and idle control of the motor.

crusher · 31-10-2007, 10:58 PM

I think JC is taking the .

Telling a true story but still taking the . Doesnt always help giving fairly vague details but im sure were all guilty of that at times.

hope you can fix your mates car!

GK · 01-11-2007, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by JC

Thanks anyway, but I was just sharing.

It's more than liekly the TFS/TFI module on the dissy, same as the AU2 above's issue is more than likely the ISC, but in both cases, it could be anything else electrical that has to do with the spark and idle control of the motor.

Don't worry, JC will have it sorted pronto pronto! (Said in best Italian accent!)

GK

JC · 01-11-2007, 10:00 PM

Ended up being the ignition coil on mine.

GK · 01-11-2007, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

Ended up being the ignition coil on mine.

Was it much to replace?

GK

waggaclint · 01-11-2007, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

Ended up being the ignition coil on mine.

pretty common on all falcons with dizzys.....there get to hot under the manifold i used to have an EL & went through a couple of coils in the end i relocated the coil up around the l/h shock tower (you have to lengthen the wiring and use a longer lead) never a faulty coil eva again.....

ILLaViTaR · 04-11-2007, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ZC-383

I'd suggest that YOU leave it alone, going by how many things have stuffed up on your car while you have been working on it do you really want to stuff up a mates car too?
Take it to someone that knows what they are doing and for god's sake dont go playing with it.

I have not stuffed one thing up on my car while working on it.

All the problems I have fixed were on the car when I received.

I havn't stuffed anything up.

God you're an ignoramus.

Again stop trolling my threads.

Justin@ · 04-11-2007, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ILLaViTaR

I have not stuffed one thing up on my car while working on it.

All the problems I have fixed were on the car when I received.

I havn't stuffed anything up.

God you're an ignoramus.

Again stop trolling my threads.

For the amount of stripped bolts, mis-placed plugs and other misshaps i wouldnt let you near a toy car let alone a real one.

ILLaViTaR · 04-11-2007, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by crusher

I think JC is taking the .

Telling a true story but still taking the . Doesnt always help giving fairly vague details but im sure were all guilty of that at times.

hope you can fix your mates car!

Yeah mate that's as specific as it gets, just shudders violently.

I'll clean the ISC, can you use WD40 to clean it out???

Carby cleaner would be a better option but he says he's got no cash.

A fordmods tutorial recommended WD40 and I've beeb using it no probs on my ISC but I thought I'd double check with ya's

Justin@ · 04-11-2007, 06:57 PM

have you got the instructions on how to do it in crayon?
better yet pictogram....
ok so now the au section of the forum is going to be littered with your 100's of useless inane worthless brainless cr@p threads and questions...

ILLaViTaR · 06-11-2007, 04:11 PM

Ok seems to be almost fixed.

Cleaned the ISC and the air filter but it still does it, but it's reduced significantly.

What else could be the cause?

It makes a sucking noise a lot like a POD filter in the plastic bit of pipe just before it connects to the throttle body. Took it off and saw nothing down there.

IS this normal?

Kryton · 06-11-2007, 04:18 PM

id say 1st up get some Nulon Throttle Body and Carby Cleaner.
its about $11.
use it on the throttle body as the can recommends.
this stuff is great, if it doesnt eliminate the problem, it will still give the throttle body a very good clean.
as for the sucking sound at the throttle body, make sure the induction pipe is connected and fastened properly.

since you have a few of these types of threads, do you have access to a video camera or a decent sound recorder?
if so, it would make diagnosis a hell of a lot easier.

also, check the engine and gearbox mounts.
you describe the shaking as violent like an earthquake.....thats some serious shaking. possibly more than a sensor fault so check these 2 things just for peace of mind.

ILLaViTaR · 06-11-2007, 05:49 PM

Yeah thanks, I was thinking engine mounts but the car was roadworthied around 3 weeks ago so I thought they would've checked them? But i'll check anyway.

I'll clean the throttle body too and may as well do that on mine.

Closest thing we have is a camera phone.

JoesAu · 06-11-2007, 06:27 PM

check your vacuum lines, all of em. Go back to basic's AIR/FUEL/SPARK check everything is operating correctly, grab a Gregrory's manual, IF none of them determine your problem then look elsewhere or find a mechanic quicksmart

big dano · 09-11-2007, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ILLaViTaR

When you slow down in my mates AU II it shakers violently for a second the goes back to normal.

It's form the engine and is not brake shudder.

It shakes like really really bad like there's an earthquake in the car.

What could be causing this?

Only happens when slowing down and always almost before stopped.

my AU II had a similiar problem, it was a combination of the power steering pump and the steering column...had both replaced and was all fixed up