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Steviec
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Post Tue Oct 18, 2005 9:13 am

I got problems.

Yesterday evening I took the airbox off to see if an induction kit I had at home would fit, I didnt fit so I put everything back.
This morning I get in the car, pull out of my driveway, go to pull away and... Nothing! When I put my foot on the gas, the revs drop right down and the car tries to stall. I can bring the revs up if I push the pedal really slowely but the second I touch the pedal any harder it just drops right down and wont pick up.

Can someone please help me as the car is just sitting on my driveway and im having to drive a rover!
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Brianmoooore
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Post Tue Oct 18, 2005 9:19 am

Sounds exactly like a disconnected air flow meter, either electrically or mechanically.
Check the large rubber hose between the air filter/AFM assembly and the throttle body for splits, and check the wiring/connector to the AFM.
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Steviec
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Post Tue Oct 18, 2005 9:21 am

Your right! Im sure I didnt re connect it!

A few things happened at once while I was putting it all back and I got distracted.

Cheers mate.
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Steviec
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Post Tue Oct 18, 2005 2:02 pm

Wire reconnected and car running fine! Thanks.