Lack of power

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barbaren
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Lack of power

Post by barbaren »

Hi guys
I have a 406 hdi. When I start it in the morning, it lacks power. I can floor it and it will very very slowly increase the speed. When the temp. Reaches 90C. It must be when the termostat opens for the first time. The car runs perfectly.
Could it be glowplugs? If not then what?



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GingerMagic
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Re: Lack of power

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Maybe the CTS (coolant temperature sensor)?

A dodgy one gives the ECU duff information which in-turn affects the way the car behaves.

Just a suggestion.
2003 2.2hdi estate - mine
1998 Volvo 940 auto estate - also mine
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annie10
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Re: Lack of power

Post by annie10 »

sounds like cts, usually very cheap
barbaren
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Re: Lack of power

Post by barbaren »

Thx Will change that and see what happens


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