406 petrol1997 runs lumpy when hot
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406 petrol1997 runs lumpy when hot
hi i have just bought a 406 estate glx 1997 r reg and it runs fine to start with but if you leave it for half an hour or so then go to start it again it does but runs like its on 2 cylinders i have just changed the plugs, cleaned the unit in the throttle body housing and tried disconecting the lambda sensor no change when i unplug 1 at a time the fuel injector plugs from right to left the first one stalls the car the second no change third one slight change and last one stalls the car again any body help i have just got the car on fri and cant use it yet been under the bonnet all weekend. when cold it runs perfect smooth as a nut only doing this when hot or been running and left to stand leave to cool then all ok again help me
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Re: 406 petrol1997 runs lumpy when hot
Does the 2litre have a coil pack or separate leads? I'd be looking in that area for starters...
Welcome in btw Graham!
Welcome in btw Graham!
1996 406 1.8LX Got a bad case of hydro lock!
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
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Re: 406 petrol1997 runs lumpy when hot
no it doesnt have leads it has the coil pack