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Jmh474
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Jul 5, 2016, 2:10 PM

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So im looking into buying a used car and 2 of the 4 cylinders are not firing iv been told hes thinks its the ECU needs replacing the reson im looking into buying the car he only wants £100 for it, its a fiat punto 2004 he said he's had it at the garage and thats what he's been told, iv also been told its had had new Has had a new cylinder pack new battery & ignition checked. Latest electrical specialist tested cylinders and exchanged cylinder leads around & said 2 not working. How dose this sound to people and if its not the ECU what else could it be thanks for any help

kev2
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Jul 5, 2016, 2:17 PM

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run don't walk.

If it was an easy repair why has seller not done it? - the increased sale price would cover expense.

Hammer Time
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Jul 5, 2016, 2:28 PM

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I agree. Run away. If he really knew what was wrong with it he would have fixed it instead of discounting it that heavily.

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Jul 5, 2016, 4:44 PM

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RUN FOREST RUNNNN!!! You don't want someone else's problems for sure.

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