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by dexyowl2
Tue Aug 27, 2013 9:38 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Running ropey, engine management light, and cutting out.
Replies: 3
Views: 3694

Re: Running ropey, engine management light, and cutting out.

Update. The car has not cut out since the fuel pipe was contained wholly inside the yellow housing. The engine management light has not been on since either. A change of fuel filter and air filter has greatly improved the running. I feel I can trust the car again. There is a 'holding back' problem (...
by dexyowl2
Thu Aug 15, 2013 7:21 am
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Running ropey, engine management light, and cutting out.
Replies: 3
Views: 3694

Re: Running ropey, engine management light, and cutting out.

Hi rwb and thanks for the reply. There were originally 3 codes came up. I don't remember the numbers as the mechanic (not my own) was not very forthcoming, but he did tell me one was the Coolant Temp Sensor (done, no difference) 2/ Fuel quantity regulator and 3/ Fuel Pressure Regulator. The CTS 'fau...
by dexyowl2
Wed Aug 14, 2013 9:05 am
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Running ropey, engine management light, and cutting out.
Replies: 3
Views: 3694

Running ropey, engine management light, and cutting out.

Hi. I've read many posts concerning these problems, but I've never seen a definitive answer. There are so many 'iffs' and 'maybes' and many spurious cures and remedies. My (2004, 74k miles) 406 runs fine for 30 or so miles (sometimes a lot more) then it starts 'holding back' when I ask for a respons...