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starting up
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 5:16 pm
by loadlugger
When starting from cold I have to give the engine a couple of revs or it cuts out,but seems ok when its hot.any ideas,car is 1.8 petrol 1997.
Re: starting up
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 5:31 pm
by lozz
Try cleaning the ICV.
Re: starting up
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 6:19 pm
by loadlugger
Yeah that did cross my mind lozz,but car ticks over great,so not really sure.also there is a hesitation when accelerating and don't know if its related.
Re: starting up
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 6:28 pm
by lozz
it only takes 5 mins to remove and clean, (carb cleaner or brake cleaner)
Might not be that but well worth a try,
Re: starting up
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 6:53 pm
by loadlugger
Ok bud,that's tomorrows job then.
