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(Message started by: johnk on Aug 3^rd, 2012, 8:53am)

Title: Holding back
Post by johnk on Aug 3^rd, 2012, 8:53am

My Ultima Estate 2.3 has intermittent holding back feels like it is missing, put in new plugs. Any ideas would be appreciated ???

Title: Re: Holding back
Post by Matt on Aug 3^rd, 2012, 10:52am

try cleaning the maf sensor first,something like carb, brake cleaner or petrol

coil packs would be my next item to chane

also have a good look at the wiring loom to the injectors for missing cable insulatio

Title: Re: Holding back
Post by leewar on Aug 3^rd, 2012, 11:04am

John, Be very careful cleaning the maf!! It is very sensitive. As Matt say's, wiring could be suspect/shorting etc. If you need any parts, I have the maf and coil packs available. Cheers Lee

Title: Re: Holding back
Post by Mike H on Aug 3^rd, 2012, 1:24pm

What Matt said.

Yes and as Lee said don't poke anything down the MAF sensor bit, only spray the tiny wires with carb etc. cleaner.

At risk of sounding like a scratched record again, ;D this symptom does sound similar to what I had, plus, what seemed like auto tranmission was clapped out (couldn't hold O/D), it was only the MAF.

Title: Re: Holding back
Post by Simmo on Aug 3^rd, 2012, 4:05pm

on 08/03/12 at 11:04:18, leewar wrote:

John, Be very careful cleaning the maf!! It is very sensitive.

The details are Here (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cleanmaf.htm). Be sure to heed the advice about not touching!. :)

Title: Re: Holding back
Post by johnk on Aug 4^th, 2012, 8:28am

thanks every one for your help i will let you know how i get on :)

Title: Re: Holding back
Post by johnk on Aug 12^th, 2012, 9:23am

fitted new maf sensor she runs like a dream thanks to you all for advice & :D

Title: Re: Holding back
Post by Simmo on Aug 12^th, 2012, 9:42am

Good to hear and thanks for letting us know. :)

Title: Re: Holding back
Post by Mike H on Aug 12^th, 2012, 1:45pm

There ya go ;D

That's what I had to do.