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why does my car run like crap when warm???

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Old Feb 8, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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why does my car run like crap when warm???

So i started noticing this for a while now. When I warm it up and start driving, it pulls like crazy, just like it was when brand new. But when it warms up, say after 10 minutes driving - it has no power. Specially at low end...
could this have to do with pre-cats? I have them..
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Old Feb 8, 2006 | 09:45 PM
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Try checking the fuel pressure, or maybe the injectors themselves?
Old Feb 8, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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My understanding is that the precats are only restrictive until the main cat is warmed up. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
Old Feb 9, 2006 | 04:33 AM
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Originally Posted by crispykid717
My understanding is that the precats are only restrictive until the main cat is warmed up. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
and then what happenes to them, they are still in the way of exhaust gas?

I don't recall anyone replacing injectors.. I don't think its a common thing to go on our cars.. Also, how would I check them..?
Old Feb 13, 2006 | 04:17 AM
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i think its random issue now. Sometimes it pulls, sometimes it doesn't.
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