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Omega General Help / Starting and Idle problems 3.0 MV6
« on: 30 March 2007, 09:09:19 »
For the last couple of days a new problem has arisen. 1999 (pre facelift) 3.0 MV6 Estate. Very hard to start (usually starts "on the button") and when it finally does get going it is very "lumpy" and misfires for a minute or so (EML light is on or flickering). Then settles down but revs will jump to 1,500- 2,000 until engine reaches normal temperature, after which all is fine. Had similar but not quite the same problems a year or so ago which turned out to be the temp sensor for the fuel injection but in that case the revs shot up after the engine reached working temperature and stayed that way. ICV has been checked and cleaned (not usually a problem on 3.0 engines as a rule) DIS pack and crank sensor both replaced in last 12 months. Any ideas? Maybe this is one for "the Doc" if he is not relaxing in his villas in the Bahamas! Regards. David.