Recently I’ve purchased a 2006 SE with 80k on the clock. I knew I had a few issues when I bought it so just after some advice.
It is a little sluggish to start from cold maybe 3-4 seconds and smokes like a trooper on idle. It’s definately un burnt fuel so after some tips on where to start.
It’s got egr blank, de-cat, alisport intercooler and possibly a remap although the previous owner wasn’t 100% sure.
He claims it only started to smoke after the cat was removed.
So far the only thing I’ve checked is that the map sensor is clean.
I’m siding towards an injector issue but was after some top tips before I splash out on the nanocom unlocks. I’ve got a td5 too so have a nanocom already.
Many thanks
7th Feb 2018 2:33 pm
Discoed
Member Since: 16 Jun 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 1020
My D3 smokes more when cold following the de-cat. Soon clears though.
Sounds as though the sluggish starting could be a glow plug issue.
7th Feb 2018 3:31 pm
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
You may find the cat was covering up a possible injector issue.
On a side note diesels emitting white smoke on idle is soon to be an mot failure.
7th Feb 2018 3:36 pm
Willbof
Member Since: 05 Feb 2018
Location: UK
Posts: 10
Thanks, what is the best tool for measuring injector balance?
I've got access to a Nanocom but would need to pay for the codes.
I take it the Hawkeye doesn't have that feature?
7th Feb 2018 11:16 pm
Willbof
Member Since: 05 Feb 2018
Location: UK
Posts: 10
So my iid tool arrived today.
Just plugged it in and got these dismal readings.
I’ve read that it’s not necessarily the highest and lowest figures that pinpoint a specific injector(s) so would appreciate an expert taking a look to help me out!
12th Feb 2018 9:09 pm
geoffsnook
Member Since: 13 Jun 2014
Location: south wales
Posts: 3169
From what i have seen on here cylinder 1 is about right and 3 is way out and the others seem to be compensating for it Discovery 3 se gone
Range rover sport supercharged here:)
12th Feb 2018 9:19 pm
geoffsnook
Member Since: 13 Jun 2014
Location: south wales
Posts: 3169
Sorry 4 is way out Discovery 3 se gone
Range rover sport supercharged here:)
12th Feb 2018 9:20 pm
Willbof
Member Since: 05 Feb 2018
Location: UK
Posts: 10
So hopefully replace #4 and all my worries are gone 😂
Cheers fella, that’s what I was thinking.
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