CDTI Uneven tickover after Synergy 2 fitting

razorriggott · 13th November 2008, 21:46

Hello all. I've just fitted the magical tuning box and I am loving the extra power though have noticed that the tickover is now ever so slightly uneven. Has anyone else encountered this and is there a fix or have I maybe disturbed something???

Greeners · 13th November 2008, 21:52

Have you put the two synergy plugs in the right way round ?

AndyJ · 13th November 2008, 21:54

and, have you routed your cable well enough away from the injectors?

razorriggott · 10th December 2008, 18:53

Yes, cable is definitely connected the right way round and cables routed at the back of the engine bay not under the engine cover by the injectors.

Also noticing a fair bit of smoke. Have turned down from level 9 to 7 but no real difference. Is this normal or should I be worried!

Greeners · 10th December 2008, 18:55

ISTR from the instructions that you need to start at the bottom on the scale, and gradually build up until you find the ideal settings for you car and driving style.

pondweed · 10th December 2008, 20:00

if you have the s2, then you really ought to sort the mafam section first (i.e. do you need it at all) before you add in the power. Sounds like overfuelling.

FROGGY · 10th December 2008, 20:10

Do you have 1) the Bosch MAF or 2) the Pierburg, and which Ron box? It makes a lot of difference to how you set things up.

Mick

pondweed · 11th December 2008, 07:02

worth saying there is no more tuning power in 7,8,9 than in 4,5,6 or 1,2,3!

Its just a greater amount of MAF compensation there, in three increasing layers.

razorriggott · 16th December 2008, 21:39

Thanks for your posts. It is a S2 with a Bosch MAF. I will have to play around as you suggest until I find the right setting.

JohnDotCom · 16th December 2008, 22:13

With the Bosch MAF first try it with the Mafam section turned off as these work without it.
If very poor the MAF may be degrading and either need replacing/cleaning or turning on and up the Mafam section of Synergy.

13th November 2008, 21:46	#1
razorriggott Newbie rover 75 connoisseur se cdti saloon Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	CDTI Uneven tickover after Synergy 2 fitting Hello all. I've just fitted the magical tuning box and I am loving the extra power though have noticed that the tickover is now ever so slightly uneven. Has anyone else encountered this and is there a fix or have I maybe disturbed something???

13th November 2008, 21:52	#2
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10th December 2008, 18:55	#5
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	ISTR from the instructions that you need to start at the bottom on the scale, and gradually build up until you find the ideal settings for you car and driving style. __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

10th December 2008, 20:10	#7
FROGGY I really should get out more....... MG ZT CDTI Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 17500 REAUX, CHARENTE-MARITIME Posts: 2,749 Thanks: 2 Thanked 133 Times in 90 Posts	Do you have 1) the Bosch MAF or 2) the Pierburg, and which Ron box? It makes a lot of difference to how you set things up. Mick __________________ http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps628d4119.jpg IN THE BLACK NOW

13th November 2008, 21:54	#3
AndyJ Avid contributor MG ZT CDTi 135 XPower Grey Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chertsey, Surrey Posts: 116 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	and, have you routed your cable well enough away from the injectors?

10th December 2008, 18:53	#4
razorriggott Newbie rover 75 connoisseur se cdti saloon Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes, cable is definitely connected the right way round and cables routed at the back of the engine bay not under the engine cover by the injectors. Also noticing a fair bit of smoke. Have turned down from level 9 to 7 but no real difference. Is this normal or should I be worried!

10th December 2008, 20:00	#6
pondweed This is my second home Waiter, Waiter! I seem to have a Roomster in my drive... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sussex Posts: 3,268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	if you have the s2, then you really ought to sort the mafam section first (i.e. do you need it at all) before you add in the power. Sounds like overfuelling.

11th December 2008, 07:02	#8
pondweed This is my second home Waiter, Waiter! I seem to have a Roomster in my drive... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sussex Posts: 3,268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	worth saying there is no more tuning power in 7,8,9 than in 4,5,6 or 1,2,3! Its just a greater amount of MAF compensation there, in three increasing layers.

16th December 2008, 21:39	#9
razorriggott Newbie rover 75 connoisseur se cdti saloon Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for your posts. It is a S2 with a Bosch MAF. I will have to play around as you suggest until I find the right setting.

16th December 2008, 22:13	#10
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	With the Bosch MAF first try it with the Mafam section turned off as these work without it. If very poor the MAF may be degrading and either need replacing/cleaning or turning on and up the Mafam section of Synergy.