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Old 09-19-2011 | 03:45 AM
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hey guys i have dona little research and cant find anything so im just guna ask
i have and 06 scion tc turboed with the aem fic computer with a custom tune its
and i was just woundering after its warmed up when i go to restart it it starts hard and once in awhile it will back fire it is running a lil rich but i just dont get why it starts hard is that how all custom tuned cars are or what i was also told i could check my camshaft sensor but there is no check engine light! any help would be appriceated
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check the spark plugs same thing has happened to me
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^^ yes, check plugs for cracks , condition
Old 09-19-2011 | 02:07 PM
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okay thanks guys what kinda plugs would u recommend!?
Old 09-19-2011 | 07:13 PM
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On some cars with "shady" tunes(not calling your tuner bad but the oem ecu will work well all the time unless you own a mini or an rx8) blipping the gas before turning it off will help clear the cylinders ensuring a better start.
Old 09-19-2011 | 07:20 PM
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heyy thats a good idea i bought the car from a friend from what i hear i think it has a crappy tune in it im guna have it retuned here this winter but i have anthor question for u guys right now the cars runnin on stock plugs what whould happen if i put plugs in it that were 2 steps colder would it run better or no jw
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