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I suspect a dirty connector somewhere relating to the ECU and want to simply try removing and reconnecting everything electrical associated with the engine that I can see. But before doing so, am I likely to upset anything that will need Star to reset?
The issue I'm getting is very high fuel consumption during the first hour or so of a journey. If I stop and leave the car, even for a couple of hours, then return the consumption gets back to something like normal. In fault mode it's getting down to as low as half the normal figure. That's why I suspect a dirty connector, possibly from a sensor to the ECU, that "cleans up" during use. Removing and replacing the connectors may suffice as a cure. The problem is that the car is usually left unused 3 or 4 days a week, often only completing very short journeys in between.
Realistic thoughts appreciated before I go making matters worse.
The issue I'm getting is very high fuel consumption during the first hour or so of a journey. If I stop and leave the car, even for a couple of hours, then return the consumption gets back to something like normal. In fault mode it's getting down to as low as half the normal figure. That's why I suspect a dirty connector, possibly from a sensor to the ECU, that "cleans up" during use. Removing and replacing the connectors may suffice as a cure. The problem is that the car is usually left unused 3 or 4 days a week, often only completing very short journeys in between.
Realistic thoughts appreciated before I go making matters worse.