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Old 16 January 2006, 11:15 PM
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Ok a bit weird this, but all of a sudden and I have done nothing to it, my car seems a lot faster, and weirdly I am getting an extra 50 miles to a tank.

Got me stumped!

Hope its not the light bulb phenomenom (burns bright then pops!)
Old 16 January 2006, 11:42 PM
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Someone came during the night and secretly mapped it??????????????????
Old 16 January 2006, 11:49 PM
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Someone came during the night and secretly mapped it??????????????????
Oh good wish they had left the software too, its an my98 terzo! Those darn mapping fairies!
Old 17 January 2006, 08:12 AM
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You've found 4th and 5th gear!
Old 17 January 2006, 08:42 AM
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Oh I see, wondered what those numbers were for on the gearknob........... Still it is the same in any gear, was quick before, but now its LOADS quicker.
Old 17 January 2006, 10:15 AM
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Get the mass airflow sensor (MAF) checked out.
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Old 17 January 2006, 11:51 AM
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Ok so what am I looking for? Low MAF reading?




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