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Subject:Acceleration versus temperature sensor
From:Alain Thibault
Date:Sun, 19 Apr 1998 14:18:59 -0700

Hi everybody
I have some problems accelerating with my van when it's warm...

        When engine is at operating temperature, driving in the city becomes a
real nightmare. I have almost no power in 1st and 2nd gear when light
turns green...It won't accelerate until I am half way through the
intersection.  This happens particularly when the waiting period at the
red light is long. The engine idles fine cold or warm though.And the
faster I shift in  second or third gear helps too.

Could it be the temperature sensor #2 ? Fuel pump ? (gas filter looks
new).And BTW,could somebody explain me the difference between
Temperature sensor # 2 and temperature sensor #1 and where they are
located?
Thank you so much
Alain Thibault
Vancouver, BC
Westfalia 1991

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