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Old 12-05-2008, 09:09 PM
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hi there, um new to this website so bare with me! i have a problem with my mk6 escort gti, when u start it up from cold it runs perfectly, but when it starts to get hot it starts to try and stall and wont rev or accelerate and cuts out!.when u leave it to cool down it runs perfect again, ive changed the airflow meter, the throttle position switch, the coil pack for the leads, i havn't tryed the cam sensors yet,can anybody help me out!?!?cheers pykey!
Old 13-05-2008, 05:41 AM
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I would look at a new coolant temp sensor.
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Old 13-05-2008, 07:53 AM
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Agree completely with Tabetha on this,
Mind you I did tell you this over the weekend you pykey cunt!!!

Cheers Stevie
Old 13-05-2008, 08:10 PM
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Could also be the Lambda sensor, it only kicks in when warm.
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hi there, um new to this website so bare with me! i have a problem with my mk6 escort gti, when u start it up from cold it runs perfectly, but when it starts to get hot it starts to try and stall and wont rev or accelerate and cuts out!.when u leave it to cool down it runs perfect again, ive changed the airflow meter, the throttle position switch, the coil pack for the leads, i havn't tryed the cam sensors yet,can anybody help me out!?!?cheers pykey!
on a different car i had same sort of issue, changed all type of sensors and meters etc....it turned out to be a blocked fuel filter that was somehow getting pressure when hot....exactly the same symptons as you've described
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changed the thermostat sensor with the aid of my mate stevie! and it ran alright for a while then it wouldnt rev under load over 4500 rpm, didnt try cutting out but i didnt drive it that far but we did run it up till it was hot and the fan kicked in a couple of times.Thanks a lot for the feed back that ive had off all of u, its much appreciated! ile try the filter next as it hasnt bin changed for a while...... cheers again pykey!
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Originally Posted by pykey!
changed the thermostat sensor with the aid of my mate stevie! and it ran alright for a while then it wouldnt rev under load over 4500 rpm, didnt try cutting out but i didnt drive it that far but we did run it up till it was hot and the fan kicked in a couple of times.Thanks a lot for the feed back that ive had off all of u, its much appreciated! ile try the filter next as it hasnt bin changed for a while...... cheers again pykey!

Right will try Lambda sensor tomorrow, what time do you finish work tomorrow Pykey? Do you wanna meet me at whip street chantry branch??? Im sure I have got one there you can try! I can be there for about 5.30???
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FRom waht you describe, it won't be the lambda.
Lambda's, DON'T "only kick in when warm"!!
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Old 14-05-2008, 10:15 PM
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Unplug the MAF and see if she is better.
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wots a maf?
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could be a crank sensor problem, seen it happen this way on a few vauxhalls.
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maf,mass airflow sensor? crank sensor is behind the bottom fly wheel isnt it?????????
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