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Old 26 July 2011, 09:59 PM
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Hi guys need some advice on the way back from the meet in cardiff this month the management light came on car seemed to be fine havent used it since then untill today car seems fine on tick over but when i drive it semms not to be boosting till about 5000 revs not that i drive the car that hard anyway just tryed it and thats when i think it kicked in plus it feels a tad lumpy may be just me any ideas wot it could be or where i can get it checked out ie plugged in to code reader thanks dean
Old 26 July 2011, 10:06 PM
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Dean, I can plug my laptop in and let you know what the problem is but I'm on call this week, I can try and meet one night this week or Saturday or Sunday afternoons.
Old 26 July 2011, 10:09 PM
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Thanks ty that would be great any time good for me so just say where and when and i be there many thaks dean
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Thanks ty that would be great any time good for me so just say where and when and i be there many thaks dean
Dean PM me your mobile number and I'll ring you when I leave work tomorrow evening, it will be around 19.30-20.00 when I can meet; is Penllergaer J47 services ok for you?
Old 26 July 2011, 10:15 PM
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pm sent m8
Old 27 July 2011, 07:33 AM
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Intercooler pipe?
Old 27 July 2011, 10:43 AM
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Sounds like pipework or vacuum hose issue. If its the intercooler pipework, it will usually belch black smoke out of the exhaust.
Old 27 July 2011, 10:49 AM
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They sell code readers in Argos. I got one for £80, used it and then took it back! ooops. Then bought a better one on fleabay!
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maf sensor???
Old 27 July 2011, 09:28 PM
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Dean, just to remind you the spark plugs are NGK PFR7B's.
Old 27 July 2011, 11:45 PM
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big thanks for earlier ty i get plugs tomoro and sort remap in next two weeks with a bit of luck
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