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Offline gazman1011

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help needed, please look!
« on: 02 November 2010, 17:12 »
hi all,
its only just started doing it, but when i start the car from cold, it sounds like its dieing and really groggy. not to sure if its getting enough air in? but im not a macanic so im not to sure. could anybody help?


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Re: help needed, please look!
« Reply #1 on: 02 November 2010, 17:16 »
Hi mate,Just forget the sound for the minute.How does it idle and run when cold???
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Re: help needed, please look!
« Reply #2 on: 02 November 2010, 17:24 »
it dont run right well, and struggles when idle on cold
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Re: help needed, please look!
« Reply #3 on: 02 November 2010, 17:27 »
Have you tried a new engine temp sensor???It the one that sits in the plastic housing on the front of the engine.They are fairly cheap to buy and would be my first choice
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« Reply #4 on: 02 November 2010, 17:28 »
i shall have a look, and report back, ill prob buy a new one anyway
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