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Arctic
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Hi Jeff.
have you tried unplugging the MAF (Mass Air Flow Sensor) sensor and driving at low speeds, if it stops the kangerooing then you know it's the MAF sensor, it maybe dropping out at low speeds but once on the motorway it will be using and pulling plenty of fuel also air flow would be stable at high speeds, so try that first.

Next after that do you have the under bonnet fuel pump, is it flowing freely without any spluttering or gurgling, you can check this by unplugging the fuel hose from the low pressure fuel pump, which is the one that the fuel filter is attached to, put the end into a 2 liter bottle or jug gat someone to turn the ignition to II not starting the car and see how the flow of fuel is, make sure they turn it off quick because a good pump will flow smooth and quickly, when was the fuel filter last changed they need changing every two years.

What state is your EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve) in is it clogged up, if so it could be sticking slightly open, at high speeds it introduces too much exhaust gas at low speeds. This chokes the engine of clean air, causing it to judder and misfire, hitting the motorway speeds, the ECU (Engine Control Unit) closes the EGR valve completely, which is why the fault disappears at high speeds, also check the vacuum hose going to the EGR solenoid from the EGR they can chaff.

Try those and come back to us.
Pearl Firefrost
ARCTIC

Posted 13 Oct 2026, 09:26 #21 


Jaywhy
Hi Steve - Thank you for your time to do this list for me as always much appreciated - can I ask could you point me in the right direction when unplugging MAF Sensor also my diesel is a facelift do I have the under bonnet pump or is it just a filter under the bonnet? — thanks again- Jeff

Posted 14 Oct 2026, 19:10 #22 


Ed3
While you are waiting for Steve to reply, - Early facelifts have an under bonnet pump. The Rimmer Bros diagram shows where to look next to the driver's side of the battery casing and behind the diesel filter. it is like a metal bottle with wires in the top.
https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID001962
If you switch the ignition on but don't start the engine the under bonnet pump should very briefly hum

Regards a CDT/CDTi MAF
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRluJDyjObU

Posted 14 Oct 2026, 21:31 #23 

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Arctic
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Hi Jeff
As above you may have an under bonnet pump but you may not.

MAF sensor.
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Under bonnet fuel pump.
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Hope the photos help
Pearl Firefrost
ARCTIC

Posted Yesterday, 01:59 #24 


Jaywhy
Thanks Steve for the pics a big help also thanks Ed3 - the car is 21 year's old and two weeks ago managed to get it through another year’s MOT with no advisories so well pleased - keep it going as log as I can!! - I believe I have only been able to keep it on the road through your help Steve - thanks again - Jeff
Ps - will try what you are suggesting and report back

Posted Yesterday, 18:00 #25 


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