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1991 Jaguar XJ6 Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Trouble code, Fuel pressure.
Mileage: 45,000 miles.

Asked on October 2, 2012

Will start and idle ok for a few minutes but has poor acceleration.

Starts ok runs a few minutes but pops thru intake at acceleration if i unplug mass air sensor restart runs great for a couple of minutes with plenty of power but will start to act up shortly after thanks for any help!
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Replied on October 2, 2012

Seems like the MAF might be the one causing the problem. Try cleaning it with MAF cleaner and retest. Check for trouble codes.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on October 3, 2012

Did clean mass sensor still the same will idle for a while but if hit accelerator bogs and dies out!

Tiny Response from josephnowicki
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Replied on October 4, 2012

Check the fuel pressure.
Have the computer scanned for trouble codes.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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