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Old 01 April 2004, 09:20 AM
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Default Flat spot at 5300 on '52 WRX

Any thoughts please
Old 01 April 2004, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Nick Martin
Any thoughts please
I used to get it between 4-5krpm when i ran on optimax. Try another SUL, see if it cures it. If so, the dealer reckons its an over sensitive knock sensor and it can be sorted by resiting the sensor.
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cheers, will try - might be the fuel - have been running Optimax but had to put Esso SUL in last time - no choice
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Noticed that alot on my car though went for a ppp, not so noticeable, then to ECUTEK & that ironed it out completely........ Though it could be plug gaps etc
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I dont see it on my M52 - and I gave it a good validating this morning !

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