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Old Feb 20th, 2003, 03:24 PM   #12
aMini2Go
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13,000 sMiles on Molly. Very few issues overall. May '02 build. Still running 3.12 software (I know I need to update... just a matter of scheduling).

Only just started having the Cold Start issue around 11K sMiles. When it does occur, she always runs fine on the second start.

Been having the stall issue - but after the 1st 1k sMiles I figured out how to limit that to a bare minimum by using the brake pedal almost like a clutch (except backwards). I only experience the tendency to stall when she is still cold. When leaving my driveway, I go about 200 yards and come to a stop sign. She always wants to stall at the stop sign - almost like when you are engaging a gear with too much clutch and not enough gas. So, if I just let out the brake pedal a little, the engine can rev up and she doesn't stall. Works almost every time.

Anyhow, I'm going to schedule her for the latest update sometime soon. Everyone says the latest software makes the car like a new beast!

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