hi people, this is my first time posting, iv learn t valuable info on this site, cool stuff. i bought a series 1 vx ss 3 days ago n it seems to run really well. few small probs. well the car seems to to have plenty of balls , but seems like when i take off it kind of lacks power, but then takes off like a animal, also sometimes idles bit ruff, yesterday after sittng at work all day , started fine, stopped 5 mins later n wouldn start, it seemd like it wanted too , but wouldnt, after 3 goes it started fine n hasnt done it any more,, any ideas ????/
Do you have the traction control turned off? whats the history behind the engine/car? was it looked after? are there any noises from the engine.. more info needed
your thread heading leads towards the traction control light, yet you dont mention it in the post? you say it lacks power when it takes off? if its just that half a second wait then she roars into life, thats a normal ss, not the most responsive beast around. if it's got no balls at all through the lower rev range you should take it straight to a mechanic, unless your happy diagnosing and playing with you intake and tb and **** yourself. as for starting and not starting abit, there's too many possibilities, fuel pump relay would be my first check, cheap and simple, if its not it, keep looking.
Get the car checked for past and present error codes. Check the condition of the plugs, leads, air filter, fuel filter etc.
