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Old July 27th 11, 01:36 PM posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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On 26/07/2011 12:52, GT wrote:
> > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 26/07/2011 10:04, GT wrote:
>>> > wrote in message
>>> .. .
>>>> > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Actually, before I bother to buy one, will it actually give me more
>>>>> information than just "motor control failure...", or am I wasting my
>>>>> money??
>>>>
>>>> Does it do that all the time, or just randomly?
>>>
>>> All the time - usually under load at low revs. Engine splutter like a
>>> missfire or bad fuel, MCF message, then off we go again! Catman said
>>> several
>>> times that its the throttle sensor at the pedal (its not a direct
>>> throttle
>>> cable) and he tends to know what he is talking about, but the MCF message
>>> makes me wonder if its something else - electrics, ECU, lambda sensor or
>>> even spark plugs or something else...
>>>

>>
>> /me stands by his opionion. MCF comes up if sensors drop off line, or
>> signals are 'stupid' AFAIK
>>
>> I reserve the right to be wrong

>
> Its not happened yet in your various replies to me!
>
> Only human.
>
>


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