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Smell of petrol 1.6 felicia
This is a discussion on Smell of petrol 1.6 felicia within the Favorit, Felicia, Fun and Forman forums, part of the Skoda Model Discussion Area category; Hi, I have a strong smell of unburnt petrol coming from my exhaust on cold start. Car has just passed ...
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09-07-2008, 11:14
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|  Smell of petrol 1.6 felicia Hi, I have a strong smell of unburnt petrol coming from my exhaust on cold start. Car has just passed MOT so must be fine when warm, any ideas what to look for? |
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09-07-2008, 14:16
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| Re: Smell of petrol 1.6 felicia Best I can suggest is check the condition of the leads and plugs, unless you have to churn the starter lots on a cold start? |
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09-07-2008, 18:48
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| Re: Smell of petrol 1.6 felicia cat or lambda probe might be stuffed, or it could just be the classic coolant temp sensor problem
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10-07-2008, 13:20
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| Re: Smell of petrol 1.6 felicia Gave all electrical contacts a spray with WD40, and noticed the earthing strap from distributer rusty, cleaned it, and seems OK now |
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10-07-2008, 13:24
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| Re: Smell of petrol 1.6 felicia Ok, wrong component, but right theory. It was blowing unburnt fuel out the back before the engine caught. |
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