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Old 27 April 2013, 02:54 PM
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help my poor baby seems to be restricted could only manage 60mph up a small incline
Old 27 April 2013, 03:03 PM
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Reset the ecu by removing the negative then the positive,wait an hour put the positive on then the negative (in that exact order),what fuel you using? any check lights on?
Old 27 April 2013, 03:15 PM
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using sainsburys fuel sometimes the check engine comes on while driving but once stop turn engine off then start again don't come on
Old 27 April 2013, 03:23 PM
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Maybe better off getting it plugged in,yet the resets always worth a try,use rest of your regular unleadded,put in some 99 ron and reset the ecu so it registers that lovely quality fuel,what are the symptoms is it missing? running weird?
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can't plug in pre obd its like a burble when accelerating slow to reach speed
Old 27 April 2013, 06:30 PM
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Air filter ok and clean?
Old 27 April 2013, 06:55 PM
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yep only cleaned it last Saturday i'm starting to suspect on of my cats on way out just not sure which one tho
Old 27 April 2013, 06:59 PM
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yup sounds like cat has collapsed
Old 27 April 2013, 07:02 PM
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Maybe better off using the correct fuel ... sounds like you are using 95 ron

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