Erattic running fault

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gordonw
1.8 16v
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Erattic running fault

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Hi, i have a 1997 1.8i 406 and when i driving the K light comes on but the car runs ok but every now and again the car just dies right down and the k light goes out ,then wont pick up speed then suddenly picks up again then drives fine for a couple of days then the fault comes back.I have checked all the connections and all seems ok,any ideas?.Thanks :?
1997 D8 1.8I STILL GOIN!
1996 MERC C200 ONGOIN PROJECT HONEST!
1995 ESCORT DIESEL VAN
2009 DAF XF 105 460BHP

THE PARTY AINT OVER YET !!
jasper5
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Re: Erattic running fault

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You need a code read, could be lambda sensor fault, but the code read will tell you, the fault code should be stored if the light came on.
gordonw
1.8 16v
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Re: Erattic running fault

Post by gordonw »

Thanks Jasper 5,found out it had been fitted with a performance chip and it was that at fault removed it and put the plug back on for the MAF sender and all fine thanks again,gordon :wink:
1997 D8 1.8I STILL GOIN!
1996 MERC C200 ONGOIN PROJECT HONEST!
1995 ESCORT DIESEL VAN
2009 DAF XF 105 460BHP

THE PARTY AINT OVER YET !!
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