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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 03:14 PM
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wont run

I got in my car today fired it up and within a few seconds the car died. I ve started it a few times now but the car dies every time
Old Jul 20, 2009 | 04:30 PM
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Improper spark or fuel... pull the plugs. Are they wet? Dry? Color? Is your CHTS unplugged?
Old Jul 20, 2009 | 05:57 PM
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yes it was unpluged, problem solved, thanks
Old Jul 21, 2009 | 01:15 AM
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I had a similar problem but my z was running too rich and would bog down the engine until it turned off. Found the Air Regulator was broken so I shoved it back together and it worked well as a temp. fix.
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