Hello everyone.
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https://community.dieselschrauber.org/en/viewtopic.php?t=2492
Could you please explain the somewhat "strange" reaction of the TDIs to the 10c diode tuning?
Based on forum experiences, the effect of this modification is mainly noticeable in the higher RPM range, while a "normal" 10c tuning only has a uniform effect across the entire range through the use of a resistor.
My theory about it is:
When, starting at approximately 3000 rpm, the injection rate (mass per time) is primarily determined by the nozzle diameter, even with increasing pump pressure, the injection duration must be increased to maintain the full-load injection volume as the engine speed rises. This means that the quantity control mechanism must be adjusted beyond the full-load position for lower engine speeds.
As the RWG voltage increases, it increasingly limits the performance of the 10c diode tuning, resulting in a particularly noticeable effect in the higher speed range.
According to this, aggressive diode tuning could be particularly dangerous for piston seizure.
If the already extended high-RPM fuel injection is further prolonged through tuning, it's my opinion that you can relatively quickly approach the point where the pistons start to melt, even though the "ultimate power" may not even be achieved in the mid-RPM range.
What do the pump experts say about it?
Could this increased risk also be a reason why, to my knowledge, no tuning plugs or boxes with RWG signal distortion achieved through diodes are offered?