black smoke in exhaust and surging idle worse when engine is cold

2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE
90,000 MILES
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FANGUSKHAN
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x type 20ltr diesel
Dec 13, 2011 at 7:29 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Have it scanned for codes. Black smoke means the engine is running rich. Burning too much fuel.
Dec 13, 2011 at 8:12 PM
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EAST COAST AUTOMOTIVE
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check the egr valve this is a common fault on these vehicles
Feb 3, 2012 at 3:45 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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fangushkan, any word on this?
Feb 3, 2012 at 11:14 AM
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