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 3:29 PM
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Have it scanned for codes. Black smoke means the engine is running rich. Burning too much fuel.
Dec 14, 2011 at 4:12 AM
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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 11:45 AM
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fangushkan, any word on this?
Feb 3, 2012 at 7:14 PM
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