I’ve got another problem with my new Mgf steptronic and wonder if anyone can help me please?
The car runs lovely except for every morning I drive down my road and as I go up a hill My Mg looses power as though there is a flat spot and I have to pull over, put the car into neutral and when I pull away everything is fine.
I do have a minor hunting when on tick over which is always there and the loss of power will not return until the following morning on the same route.
I have replaced my fuel filter and air filter.
The car did stand for a couple of years and was serviced before I purchased it and I have filled up fuel to 3quarters of a tank.
Apart from this issue and the steptronic noise, I love the car and I would love to fix these issues.
loss of power
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Rule 1 - Is that you need to think very carefully before posting anything technical or asking anything technical relating to the security system of the car - See 'Security Issues' sticky for more info.
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loss of power
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Re: loss of power
Have you tried the same trip later in the day when the car is fully warm?
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Re: loss of power
Yes later in the day ,warm and no problem
Mgf steptronic 2000 RIP
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Re: loss of power
Hi I'm not saying this is the fix (or whether your car is fitted with one) as further diagnosis would be required, but I do recall mg/rovers k series suffering with the post cat oxy sensor giving very similar fault. Really obvious flat spot from cold then fine afterwards till next day. May be worth looking into.