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Old 22 August 2012, 11:43 PM
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Default Help needed ASAP! Engine/idling/cutting out issues

edit: problem not sorted, needed a new MAF!

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Old 22 August 2012, 11:52 PM
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Sounds like MAF, try it unplugged.
Old 22 August 2012, 11:59 PM
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I tried it unplugged and still seemed a bit unstable but would rev better, it did cut out when I let off the throttle though.

I presume that means it is goosed?
Old 23 August 2012, 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by muttleyturbo
I tried it unplugged and still seemed a bit unstable but would rev better, it did cut out when I let off the throttle though.

I presume that means it is goosed?
Sounds like MAF or airleak
Old 23 August 2012, 12:49 AM
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Maybe this recent thread will help? Might also be a dodgy throttle position sensor

https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...when-idle.html
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Problem sorted, new MAF and cars running better than ever
Old 23 August 2012, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by muttleyturbo
Problem sorted, new MAF and cars running better than ever
Glad it's sorted. The orange ones don't seem to last well, I put three on mine before I went mafless.
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