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(Message started by: Baz on Oct 7^th, 2004, 7:28pm)

Title: Flippin new cars. Help please!!
Post by Baz on Oct 7^th, 2004, 7:28pm

Hello all,

Typical isn't it, I have my red Cossie for nearly 2 years and no problems. I get one with half the mileage and in 3 weeks I have a problem!!

When driving, the power from the engine just seems to die away and I can floor the accelerator with no effect until suddenly with a bit of a cough and splutter, it comes back to life and runs normally for a while then does the same again. This has only happened in the last day or so and wondered if anyone else has any ideas. I haven't put the OBD lead on yet because it is a bit dark outside!!

Any ideas welcome

Baz

Title: Re: Flippin new cars. Help please!!
Post by Richard on Oct 7^th, 2004, 7:38pm

It sounds like a cat has gone to me.

Title: Re: Flippin new cars. Help please!!
Post by urbanracer on Oct 7^th, 2004, 8:46pm

Fuel filter needs changing?

This must be cheapest starting point.

Joe

Title: Re: Flippin new cars. Help please!!
Post by Fitzy on Oct 7^th, 2004, 9:02pm

Sorry to hear that Baz, but i think that comes under the heading of "sods law". Take my probs for example what started out as a simple inlet manifold replacement turns into a full engine replacement, spending more money than she.s actually worth but i don't think i could part with her now and i'm not the only one who has spent this amount of money on their Scorp either, there will probably be others too.

Remember Baz, "always look on the bright side of life"

Fitzy ;) ;D ;)

Title: Re: Flippin new cars. Help please!!
Post by Baz on Oct 7^th, 2004, 9:29pm

lol,

Imight have to change the ebaydescription to silver scorpio for sale!!!

Baz

Title: Re: Flippin new cars. Help please!!
Post by Simmo on Oct 8^th, 2004, 10:17am

Baz, As so many things seems to be affected by the MAF have you checked/cleaned that ??.