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    Default vs commodore spits for 2-3 seconds on cold start up

    hey all just wondering if any one has an idea why my car spits and hesitates for 2 or 3 seconds on start up after car has been sitting for about 6 hours or so . but once warm the car starts perfect .. cheers if any one has any idea ??

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    Wont be a tune prob. Mine still ha a flat spot on take off.
    Ensure your TB and plenum is clean, check IAC and TPS for cleanliness and check MAF too.

    When was your last filter change?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wombles View Post
    Wont be a tune prob. Mine still ha a flat spot on take off.
    Ensure your TB and plenum is clean, check IAC and TPS for cleanliness and check MAF too.

    When was your last filter change?
    oh ok then..

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    its a dr bobs tune . and its only just started to happen over the last 3 weeks slowly gettin worse

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    if your last fuel filter change wasn't recent id prob change it

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