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Old 27-07-2009, 08:39 AM   #1
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Ok, just drove 1300kms, first tank was 98 ron with an injector cleaner, the last tank was 98ron again, and now when i pull up at lights etc the car feels like it wants to stall. Bad fuel? Spark plugs shot? Any ideas would be good. The sparks have been in the car for 50000kms, but they are Denso Iridium 100000km plugs.

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Old 27-07-2009, 09:05 AM   #2
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maybe have a look at the sparks... It could be bad fuel though. or if all else fails, take it to your mechanic. I'll have a look through my Haynes manual for ya to look for common probs though.
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Old 27-07-2009, 12:18 PM   #3
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Could be the air filter as well, mine is black after 30k and needs replacing.
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Old 27-07-2009, 11:34 PM   #4
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Mine's been like that for a while now. Would love to know why.
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Old 28-07-2009, 09:44 AM   #5
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Not sure, but if your mixture is a bit rich, that might cause carbon deposits to form on your plugs.
(does that only happen to carby-equipped cars?)
(or do I just have my head up my ***?)
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Old 28-07-2009, 07:06 PM   #6
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Might need the ECU reprogrammed with new software. Ours was doing the same thing WS fiesta got it remapped and all is well.
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Old 28-07-2009, 08:52 PM   #7
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Cleaned filter and changed plugs. All is well now. Hopefully. Fingers crossed.
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Let us know Ben! I might stop being stingy and go get some parts to service the car with! (My wipers have been squeaking for the past 30,000kms!!!)
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Old 29-07-2009, 09:39 PM   #9
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Let us know Ben! I might stop being stingy and go get some parts to service the car with! (My wipers have been squeaking for the past 30,000kms!!!)
It seems to drive much much better now that it has some new plugs in it. The gap is suppose to be 1.3mm and i reckon the old ones i pulled out had spread themselves to over 2mm. I still have the factory wipers on my car after nearly three years and 81000kms. Still work like they were brand new.
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Exterior:- Spoiler, clear side repeaters, Lowered (35mm) King Springs, Whiteline 22mm Rear sway bar, 2" cat back exhaust with a dual conversion, Konig 17" Hotswap with Kumho Rubber, HID's.
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