I have a feeling my disco is running rich.

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Nov 14, 2008 | 04:07 PM

pit_ownr

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I have a feeling my disco is running rich.

Is there any way to find out whether it is or isn't? I have no check engine light.

Nov 14, 2008 | 08:01 PM

Spike555

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RE: I have a feeling my disco is running rich.

Other than doing a emissions test, no, not that I know of.

Nov 14, 2008 | 08:50 PM

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RE: I have a feeling my disco is running rich.

A drop an MPG is usually an early sign, so check that out. You will probally throw a code eventually, thats what mine did. Your MAF might be going out the door.

Nov 15, 2008 | 07:37 AM

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RE: I have a feeling my disco is running rich.

With no light on it is not running rich. Why do you think it is?

Nov 15, 2008 | 09:28 AM

hazletbassist89

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RE: I have a feeling my disco is running rich.

Check the bulbs in your dash. Make sure none are blown or removed. Like Mike said, if it were running rich it would put a light up on the dash.

Nov 15, 2008 | 12:51 PM

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RE: I have a feeling my disco is running rich.

well the lights have come on before in the last month but not for that. so i know the lights work. also can anyone give me detailed location of the idle control valve.

Nov 15, 2008 | 05:04 PM

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RE: I have a feeling my disco is running rich.

O2 sensors should throw a code if it's running rich, what makes you think it is? Using mass quantities of gas is normal, unfortunately.

Nov 15, 2008 | 05:13 PM

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Using mass quantities of gas is normal

That is the funniest thing I have heard all week.

Nov 15, 2008 | 08:49 PM

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well the lights have come on before in the last month but not for that. so i know the lights work. also can anyone give me detailed location of the idle control valve.

Why are you thinking you need to find the idle control unit??
You don't really want to mess with it.