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18-01-2008, 12:12 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: melton
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i have an au111 6 in hot weather after i have driven the car , when i stop and turn the car off it is hard to start only when the engine is up to operating temp and hot weather , have new idle control, new fuel pump and filter, any ideas :togo:
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18-01-2008, 12:52 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
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This has been discussed here a few times over the years and from memory it is because of a common problem in the AU regarding fuel vapour in the fuel lines. Giving it a bit of pedal when starting usually overcomes it but it is depressing when it occurs.
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18-01-2008, 01:29 PM
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Retro Ray
Join Date: Aug 2007
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yes my car has the same disease. Its one of those u gotta lump it issues IIRC.
I get kinda embarressed when it happens LOL. Whole dod damn family drive holdens and I can see them smirking.  :
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18-01-2008, 02:41 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: melton
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thanks guys, i thought that but unsure , thought also coilpack breaking down when hot ? do you know if you can get hi/per coil packs for au's ?
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