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 power loss big time!
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prime82
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Joined: 12 Jan 2005
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Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 12:42 pm

i was going to work this morning in my r19 started off and it drove great when it warmed up and put my foot down i had no power at all it wouldnt speed but didnt slow down also it was really rumblely (if thats a word) like i have a flat tyre or something but i didnt any ideas many thanks Very Happy
Chris H
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Joined: 02 Mar 2004
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Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 12:47 pm

Need more info.
prime82
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Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 1:03 pm

well it wont speed up at all even with my foot to the floor and the whole car shakes like its fine when its cold
schakal
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Joined: 27 Jul 2004
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Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 1:08 pm

what about the revs ? were they going up ?
Neal
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Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 1:09 pm

its not the clutch if thats what youre thinking Smile
prime82
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Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 1:13 pm

the revs dont go up either
schakal
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Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 1:14 pm

Neal 19 16v wrote:
its not the clutch if thats what youre thinking Smile


was not thinking of the clutch Laughing just trying to narrow it down
Chris H
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Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 1:20 pm

so its fine when cold but not when warm?

Well from that one would conclude its temperature dependant.

So unplug the CTS and see if its ok then.

Sounds like its failing but still within spec.
prime82
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Joined: 12 Jan 2005
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Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 1:49 pm

ok ill give it a go thanks Very Happy
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