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MGF
Engine
Symptoms
Sputter
Sputters and shuts off after reaching operating temperature
2002 MG MGF
35,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
PETER2169
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Engine sputters and stops when it has reached operating temperature.
May 30, 2020 at 6:28 AM
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Hello,
This sounds like vacuum leak. To be sure here is a guide to help you check:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge
Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can see what's going on? that would be great. You can upload it here with your response.
Please run down this guide and report back.
May 30, 2020 at 11:27 AM