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(Message started by: cabbybell on Jun 10^th, 2013, 9:51am)

Title: Flat spot 2.3 Auto
Post by cabbybell on Jun 10^th, 2013, 9:51am

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

Title: Re: Flat spot 2.3 Auto
Post by Simmo on Jun 10^th, 2013, 10:19am

The first thing to do is read and follow This (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cleanmaf.htm) link. The second would be to check the fuel filter. ;) Welcome to the site. :)

Title: Re: Flat spot 2.3 Auto
Post by cabbybell on Jun 10^th, 2013, 11:12am

Thank you - It's a really good site for scorpio enthusiasts like myself - it hass been very useful in the past for advice.

Title: Re: Flat spot 2.3 Auto
Post by Jonnycab on Jun 14^th, 2013, 2:48am

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 :)

Title: Re: Flat spot 2.3 Auto
Post by Simmo on Jun 14^th, 2013, 5:27am

Good to see you're still with us JC. Kent Meet 7/7. ;)