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Old 11-11-2012, 04:45 PM
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does anyone know why my s2 not tick over while cold and holds back at 300rpm
Old 18-11-2012, 02:14 PM
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hi mate how did you get on with your prob??????????? sim thing with my s1t
Old 18-11-2012, 03:46 PM
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Could be an air leak.
Old 18-11-2012, 05:33 PM
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not solved yet its back at the garage coz when they had it they CRASHED IT!! and didnt tell me!! also they gave me the car back with it being started with easystart! not happy with them at all!
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Crashed it??!! Whats the story with that?
Old 18-11-2012, 08:07 PM
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it came back with a big scratch long the front bumper and scuffed on the arch, also the front bumper is cracked. the bumpers and side skirts have not long been re sprayed.
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i'd open a can of whoop ass on them. They ate taking the piss. Is there anything you can do to take it further? Citizens advice?

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Old 18-11-2012, 09:27 PM
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Hi mate which garage in derby is this so I can steer clear lol if you pm me I'm near derby so could have a look at your car??
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I not got a clue yet why mine is doing it someone said fuel pump relay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think it counld be metering unit.........
That is bad they should of at least rang you dude.
One of my staff thought he would drive in the side of mine the other day but dont sound as bad as yours but still needs paint now........
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Check the fuse that looks like a pic of a heated seat it's the fuel injecting think it's a 30 amp!!
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I have heard about that fuse off a few peps now but i thought it was only on the s2 not s1?????? But i will have a look tomo if i get 5mins out the office
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