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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 12:20 PM
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Before few days I setting CO screw, and since then car is dont want to idle correctly, I must push throttle pedal or engine will cut off. Rmps dont want stay on 950 they fall and car turn off. and when I drive I have detonations from exhaust.

Anyone has idea?

Maybe injectors??
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 12:22 PM
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So, are you saying that you set the CO screw?

If so, the setting is probably wrong. It's now something you can do without the correct equipment/knowledge.
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 12:25 PM
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I go to frend with co meter, and I set it at about 1.45%
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 12:28 PM
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I go to frend with co meter, and I set it at about 1.45%
Too lean IMO. That would explain the banging.
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 12:40 PM
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How much I must set ? about 2% or?? Thanks
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 12:14 PM
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One thing : When engine is cold it work ok, but after about 1 minutes, engine starts worknig like somewhere is air leak, revs go down and engine will turn off if I dont push throttle

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