tired of searching ess cleaning
10-22-2010, 09:44 PM
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tired of searching ess cleaning
ive searched and cant find how to clean the ess and what to use. can someone please show me the link?
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10-22-2010, 09:49 PM
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yes can someone show me the thread please? thanks
10-22-2010, 10:03 PM
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This is where it is.
You probably have to remove the air box to make room.
Disconnect the harness
Unbolt the ESS (usually from below)
Clean it with Brake cleaner
Attach the connector.
Bolt it back in... this is tricky
10-22-2010, 10:11 PM
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thanks brew u rock
10-22-2010, 10:30 PM
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thanx rev
10-24-2010, 06:10 PM
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Cleaned mine today and man...that thing was filthy!
I didn't realize it was an exposed sensor. Figured it was up inside somewhere. No wonder it gets so dirty! Cleaned it up with MAF cleaner, looks good as new.
I didn't realize it was an exposed sensor. Figured it was up inside somewhere. No wonder it gets so dirty! Cleaned it up with MAF cleaner, looks good as new.
10-24-2010, 06:19 PM
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11-08-2010, 08:50 AM
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It is a magnetic inductive pickup and all you need to do is wipe the dirt off of it with a rag, as has been stated. Dirt is not as much of a problem as is the possibility of ferric metals attaching themselves to the sensor and causing erratic readings from the trigger wheel behind the pulleys. These erratic signals will cause ignition and fuel injector timing issues, which results in poor driveability.
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01-24-2011, 05:34 PM
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It is a magnetic inductive pickup and all you need to do is wipe the dirt off of it with a rag, as has been stated. Dirt is not as much of a problem as is the possibility of ferric metals attaching themselves to the sensor and causing erratic readings from the trigger wheel behind the pulleys. These erratic signals will cause ignition and fuel injector timing issues, which results in poor driveability.
It caused a lot of vibrations at idle which were very different from the normal "engine mount" issue.
Thanks Charles!
01-24-2011, 07:47 PM
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best lesson you will ever get here
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-how-use-search-function-rx8club-com-forum-73846/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-how-use-search-function-rx8club-com-forum-73846/
02-02-2011, 12:34 PM
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Charles do you recommend that this be done yearly or at a certain mile interval? I'm at 86,000 miles and I'm certain that mine has never been removed. Do you think it is possible to pull it out from the bottom of the car. I've always disconnected mine by reaching up from under the car. I think I could get a ratchet up there to loosen it. Stay tuned.
02-02-2011, 02:34 PM
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I wipe my sensor off whenever I perform any kind of maintenence under the hood. It is simple, easy, quick, and prevents a lot of weird stuff happening. I don't even remove it from the engine to do so.
02-03-2011, 03:42 PM
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Reinstalling the bolt is easier with the wiring connector attached
If you remove the air box you can see it and maybe clean it from above...
Last edited by DarkBrew; 02-03-2011 at 03:45 PM.