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cabbybell
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Flat spot 2.3 Auto
« on: Jun 10th, 2013, 9:51am » |
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I am having intermittant problems with my 2.3 Auto estate - when pulling away - usually at junctions there is an intermittant flat spot - accelerator to floor but car doesn't pull away - eventually power kicks in - Hadn't happened for a while but has happened twice this morning - car seems very sluggish and lacking power - any ideas
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Re: Flat spot 2.3 Auto
« Reply #1 on: Jun 10th, 2013, 10:19am » |
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The first thing to do is read and follow This link. The second would be to check the fuel filter.  Welcome to the site. 
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Re: Flat spot 2.3 Auto
« Reply #2 on: Jun 10th, 2013, 11:12am » |
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Thank you - It's a really good site for scorpio enthusiasts like myself - it hass been very useful in the past for advice.
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Re: Flat spot 2.3 Auto
« Reply #3 on: Jun 14th, 2013, 2:48am » |
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Sounds ignition related
Old spark plugs can seriously slow a car down, especially when trying to pull away.
Past their best coil packs & HT leads are also a big contributor to lack of power, causing misfire (hiccups) when accelerating.
Or could be the good old engine wiring loom problem of crusted/brittle/missing cable insulation (going to coil packs) at the top of the engine, causing a short to earth, or broken & fraid so bad that they can no longer conduct properly & carry the proper amount of current.
Hope this helps
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Re: Flat spot 2.3 Auto
« Reply #4 on: Jun 14th, 2013, 5:27am » |
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Good to see you're still with us JC. Kent Meet 7/7.
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