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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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all of a sudden when i start my car and try to drive somewhere it like putters when i hit the gas..like sort of a delay kinda...anyone else had this problem or know what it could be??
Old Apr 27, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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Fuel Pump?
Old Apr 27, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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bad gas the blends have changed octane boost or burst it takes like 12 hours for boost to work
Old Apr 27, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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or dirty air filter...
Old Apr 27, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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Check that all your vacuum/inlet/outlet hoses and electrical sensors haven't become dislodged. Then disconnect the battery for 15 minutes and reconnect it.
Old Apr 27, 2009 | 11:20 PM
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thanks for all the replies guys im gonna check all that stuff
Old Apr 27, 2009 | 11:48 PM
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the weird thing is my cel isnt on
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 03:09 AM
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had the same problem sat morning i think it was my maf so i just reset the ecu by unplugging the battery for 1 min and then car was fine its not the first time it happens to me ever 4 months or so when the temps drastically get warmer then usual
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 03:17 AM
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takes 12 hours for boost to kick in? Man thats some serious turbo lag - thats like putting this turbo on your tc :D 12 hrs to spool :D haah i couldnt resist



As for real reasons - its either most likely dirty maf or dirty air filter - that orrrr a glitch during maf or 02 sensor reading caused an out of whack fuel trim - ive seen that many times Easily fixed by resetting the ecu - accomplished by unhooking the batt for 10-15 min
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