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Old 28th October 2010, 17:45   #1
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Was driving home from work today, then my engine management light started flashing, not just appearing, flashing repeatedly , I lost alot of power and would not accelerate very well, and i think it was miss firing, any one help please?
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Old 28th October 2010, 17:59   #2
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Old 28th October 2010, 18:02   #3
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Is it still doing it? Could be coil pack.
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I think it's because of the yard i've been in today at work, was muddy and wet. Car will be damp. :-/
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Old 28th October 2010, 18:09   #5
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then my engine management light started flashing,
got it read?
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Old 28th October 2010, 18:21   #6
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id would guess coil pack. very common.
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coild pack, lambda.
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As above would probably say something to do with the coilpack. But I remember this did happen to my furio a few years back, I pulled over turned off the engine for a couple of mintues, back on again and it never did it again
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Disconnect the battery overnight see if that helps.


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fixed, electrics were damp.
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