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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 07:25 PM
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Hi ive got a s2 an its misfiring , an when u go 2 drive it its got no power u can av ur foot 2 the floor an it will take ages for the revs 2 go up ? ANY HELP WUD BE GREAT
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 07:54 PM
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Need more info really mate.

Is it misfireing all the time.? I Start with compressoin test and check the obvious along the way. ie plugs, leads Ect.
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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it misfires just when u have it running , then u have 2 hold the revs up otherwise it cuts out . then when u go 2 pull away it hasnt got no go ? ive just changed the metering unit that helped a bit but its smoking a little but its black ?
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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over fueling if black smoke, could be a result of the misfire
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 10:55 PM
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i had this problem not long ago m8, it was yellow sensor under the inlet, had my car running exactly like that and took me 3 month to find out, lol, it cost me £17 to replace, and as soon as i changed it the car ran like new again,
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