Engine Misfiring/running lumpy

[jma 0]

Hi

 

I seem to have a problem, when I start the car it seems to be running lumpy/misfiring. What should I be doing to to diagnose the problem? your help is apperciated.

[Jon_vr6 1]

What varient mate vr,g60,16v,8v??

[jma 0]

Sorry it a VR6, it splutters sometimes idles normaly.

[Kevin Bacon 5]

Lumpy misfiring when warming up usually indicates weak fuelling. Check / replace the blue temp sensor and go from there. Also clean out the idle valve in case it's sticking open.

[jma 0]

Lumpy misfiring when warming up usually indicates weak fuelling. Check / replace the blue temp sensor and go from there. Also clean out the idle valve in case it's sticking open.

 

 

Where is the blue temp sensor and idle valve?

[Toad 0]

Blue temp sensor is in the thermostat housing on the front right hand side of the engine, idle valve is the round thing plumbed in near the throttle body.

[jma 0]

Blue temp sensor is in the thermostat housing on the front right hand side of the engine, idle valve is the round thing plumbed in near the throttle body.

 

Can I change the blue temp sensor or do I need to take it to the mechanic? and how would I cleam the idle valve?

 

Cheers