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?
thannks jesse |
forgive my ignorance, what is the 'ess'
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probly eccentric shaft sensor
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Originally Posted by The Reverend
(Post 3758940)
probly eccentric shaft sensor
edit: not going to lie though, everytime i refresh my new posts i keep thinking it says "tired of searching ass cleaning" |
yes can someone show me the thread please? thanks
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https://www.rx8club.com/attachment.p...3&d=1287708696
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 |
thanks brew u rock
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electrical contact cleaner will work too
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thanx rev
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Cleaned mine today and man...that thing was filthy!
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7PDgZVjoRJo/TM...0242010065.jpg 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. http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7PDgZVjoRJo/TM...0242010066.jpg |
Originally Posted by York
(Post 3760058)
Cleaned mine today and man...that thing was filthy!
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7PDgZVjoRJo/TM...0242010065.jpg 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. http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7PDgZVjoRJo/TM...0242010066.jpg |
Haven't drove it yet :dunno:
But I wasn't really having any _problems_, I thought the worst that could happen is my MPG gets a tad better :fingersx: |
a rag works ....
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yea, and after looking at it it almost looked like you could clean it without removing it..but I didn't try it so I'm not sure.
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Does it matter if I touch the sensor? Or, do just spray the bajeebus out of it and let air dry?
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you can wipe it off.
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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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learn something new every day...
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Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
(Post 3776853)
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! |
Originally Posted by York
(Post 3777503)
learn something new every day...
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-how-use-search-function-rx8club-com-forum-73846/ |
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.
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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.
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any tips on getting to the ESS. I have only pulled the plug on the ESS when i am pulling seafoam into my engine. Its a PIA to get to from above...unless I am making this harder than it should be.
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Originally Posted by L337fpc
(Post 3870445)
any tips on getting to the ESS. I have only pulled the plug on the ESS when i am pulling seafoam into my engine. Its a PIA to get to from above...unless I am making this harder than it should be.
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... |
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