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Exhaust fumes smell of sulphur problem solved ?
26 Feb 2021 11:23 #233299
by Woodsman
Exhaust fumes smell of sulphur was created by Woodsman
Hi guys, wondered if anybody could provide some advice. I have a 2010 Jimny (dohc engine.)
OVer the last few weeks a problem has occurred. At first I believed it was cam or crank sensor related, so changed both. But still has a very erratic idle. Drops to around 500rpm once the engine is warm, and has been known to cut out at junctions. I checked the pcv valve, i was able too blow in both directions through it, so replaced that as well. Today I've cleaned all the connectors, but still no improvement.
I have also checked battery (12.28 v engine off, 14.28v on idle). However I noticed a sulphur like smell from the exhaust. Does anybody have any ideas or suggestions I could try?
The vehicle has 35k miles, and had plugs/oil and filter and air filter replaced at 34k.
I get no codes on a OBD2 reader.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. UK model.
Thank you. Apologies if this is in wrong section.
OVer the last few weeks a problem has occurred. At first I believed it was cam or crank sensor related, so changed both. But still has a very erratic idle. Drops to around 500rpm once the engine is warm, and has been known to cut out at junctions. I checked the pcv valve, i was able too blow in both directions through it, so replaced that as well. Today I've cleaned all the connectors, but still no improvement.
I have also checked battery (12.28 v engine off, 14.28v on idle). However I noticed a sulphur like smell from the exhaust. Does anybody have any ideas or suggestions I could try?
The vehicle has 35k miles, and had plugs/oil and filter and air filter replaced at 34k.
I get no codes on a OBD2 reader.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. UK model.
Thank you. Apologies if this is in wrong section.
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26 Feb 2021 13:35 - 26 Feb 2021 13:37 #233305
by Scimike
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Replied by Scimike on topic Exhaust fumes smell of sulphur
Hi,
Was it OK before you changed the plugs at 34K or did you change them to fix this problem?
If so go back and have a look at the plugs and coil pack connection. Take the plugs out and check they are all the same colour, if you have your old plugs fit them back and try to eliminate the plugs as a possible cause.
Faulty coil packs can do this and don't report any error codes.
Just a starting suggest.
Re smell - you get this until the engine +exhaust is upto operating temperature. It's normal if you are starting in your yard, not so if you have been for a good run and everything is upto temp.
Good luck
Mike
Was it OK before you changed the plugs at 34K or did you change them to fix this problem?
If so go back and have a look at the plugs and coil pack connection. Take the plugs out and check they are all the same colour, if you have your old plugs fit them back and try to eliminate the plugs as a possible cause.
Faulty coil packs can do this and don't report any error codes.
Just a starting suggest.
Re smell - you get this until the engine +exhaust is upto operating temperature. It's normal if you are starting in your yard, not so if you have been for a good run and everything is upto temp.
Good luck
Mike
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
Last edit: 26 Feb 2021 13:37 by Scimike.
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26 Feb 2021 14:26 #233307
by Woodsman
Replied by Woodsman on topic Exhaust fumes smell of sulphur
Thanks for the reply.
Sadly I don't have the old plugs, but new ones are all the correct colour, having inspected them this morning. I remember there being what i thought was a minor miss fire around the 32-34 k mark, and just decided to do a minor service at 34k. Plugs,oil,filters etc. I'd put 30k on the clock in my ownership, felt it was about time.
Again check coil pack connections, but don't know how to test the coils with a multi meter.
Car was started just outside garage this morning, and left to idle until operating temp reached, this is when it started too sound lumpy again and rpm dropped. Switched off, and went to collect mug from garage and noticed strong sulphur smell. First time I've noticed it, but in fairness once I start it I normally drive off.
Any advice on bench testing could with a meter would be nice.
As an aside, I've noticed on the digital odometer/trip meter that if I scroll through it shows
1. Total mileage
2. Trip A
3. Trip B
4. Three what look like zero's 000, any idea what this may mean?, Don't recall seeing it last time I scrolled through.
Cheers
Sadly I don't have the old plugs, but new ones are all the correct colour, having inspected them this morning. I remember there being what i thought was a minor miss fire around the 32-34 k mark, and just decided to do a minor service at 34k. Plugs,oil,filters etc. I'd put 30k on the clock in my ownership, felt it was about time.
Again check coil pack connections, but don't know how to test the coils with a multi meter.
Car was started just outside garage this morning, and left to idle until operating temp reached, this is when it started too sound lumpy again and rpm dropped. Switched off, and went to collect mug from garage and noticed strong sulphur smell. First time I've noticed it, but in fairness once I start it I normally drive off.
Any advice on bench testing could with a meter would be nice.
As an aside, I've noticed on the digital odometer/trip meter that if I scroll through it shows
1. Total mileage
2. Trip A
3. Trip B
4. Three what look like zero's 000, any idea what this may mean?, Don't recall seeing it last time I scrolled through.
Cheers
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26 Feb 2021 15:14 #233312
by Scimike
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Replied by Scimike on topic Exhaust fumes smell of sulphur
They are the brightness of the backlight, O= dull, 00= brighter, 000=brightest. Think I have it the correct way around!
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26 Feb 2021 15:22 #233313
by Scimike
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
Replied by Scimike on topic Exhaust fumes smell of sulphur
I'll have a look later if I have any info on the coil packs that could be used for some basic checks. They are in a hostile environment on top of a hot engine, it's possible the heat is the issue and when cold all is ok.
You have changed the other suspects (crank / cam sensors), so you have to assume these are ok as it's made no difference.
You have changed the other suspects (crank / cam sensors), so you have to assume these are ok as it's made no difference.
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
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27 Feb 2021 13:03 #233336
by Woodsman
Replied by Woodsman on topic Exhaust fumes smell of sulphur
Ok, so a quick update. Started vehicle up this morning. Started easily enough, and let it idle. Idled great about 750-+rpm. But once upto temperature revs dropped to 500 -/+.
Unplugged each coil pack one at a time, on doing this the engine didn't stall but certainly ran even rougher. My theory being if it cut out completely I could suspect a dodgy coil pack. So that scuppered my theory.
Then I blipped the throttle manually a few times, not really sure why, but thought I could hear a sound like an electric short/arc. I continued doing this several times and am sure that's what I can hear, but haven't been able to located anything. It only makes that noise on initial prod of throttle and the engine revs nicely. Can anybody shed any light on this?
It's booked into the local garage Monday, but would much prefer to solve it at home.
Unplugged each coil pack one at a time, on doing this the engine didn't stall but certainly ran even rougher. My theory being if it cut out completely I could suspect a dodgy coil pack. So that scuppered my theory.
Then I blipped the throttle manually a few times, not really sure why, but thought I could hear a sound like an electric short/arc. I continued doing this several times and am sure that's what I can hear, but haven't been able to located anything. It only makes that noise on initial prod of throttle and the engine revs nicely. Can anybody shed any light on this?
It's booked into the local garage Monday, but would much prefer to solve it at home.
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