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Old 07-20-2009, 03:14 PM
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wont run

I got in my car today fired it up and within a few seconds the car died. I ve started it a few times now but the car dies every time
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Old 07-20-2009, 04:30 PM
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Improper spark or fuel... pull the plugs. Are they wet? Dry? Color? Is your CHTS unplugged?
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Old 07-20-2009, 05:57 PM
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yes it was unpluged, problem solved, thanks
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Old 07-21-2009, 01:15 AM
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I had a similar problem but my z was running too rich and would bog down the engine until it turned off. Found the Air Regulator was broken so I shoved it back together and it worked well as a temp. fix.
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