98 Sports Gear X2 problem: weird engine light code

[bohwaz]

Hey guys,

My 98 RVR has an issue since the last 2 weeks: complete lack of power, struggling at 40 kph uphill, hesitating sometimes…

I've put the car in a garage last week, told me they read the code that it was a problem with the GDI fuel system, and that they couldn't do anything, and that I should find a GDI specialist. Of course they didn't know anyone. That's not helpful, to say the least.

When I heard fuel system I thought of those microfilters everyone is talking about, but I wanted to check the code first.

So I tried to read the troubleshooting code using the engine light (grounding pin 1 of the OBD connector), but it is giving me: one long, ten shorts. Yeah this is what it is showing.

The manual and online websites tell me that it's supposed to have the engine light blinking longly for 10s and shortly for units. But I checked 10 times, I filmed the engine light to recount and recount and I'm not drunk: it is one long and 10 shorts.

Of course the manual lists codes from 11 to 99 only, so there is no code 110, so what the hell does that mean?

Thanks if anyone can help.

 

[Taz]

when was the last time the fuel filter was changed? most overlooked service item that fits with your symptoms. At the very least throw a fuel pressure tester on and see what it comes back with. but my money is on a half blocked long overdue filter

 

[bohwaz]

you mean intank filter or microfilter on the high pressure pump?

 

[evo-gsr]

I would change in tank sock on bottom of fuel pump AND the filter on firewall. I would also go as far as changing the fuel pump if it still has the original pump.

 

[White Knight]

I have no experience with direct injection systems. However I do know that they operate at a much higher psi rate at the injectors (like 700psi or so) by use of a second mechanical type pump off the engine. If the microfilters you are referring to are on the mechanical pump then yes I would definitely be changing them. Perhaps even talk to a diesel specialist or Mitsubishi themselves as they would be more used to dealing with these set ups perhaps.

 

[bohwaz]

It was just one of the coil packs. First garage I took it too was supposed to have checked that but they didn't apparently! So all sorted, thanks everyone.

 

[4piknup]

Diesel? Coil pack?

Troll much?

 

[evo-gsr]

I like kebabs.