1990 Daihatsu Applause HD-G review from Australia and New Zealand
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When launching from dead cold in 25 c. ambient, app 80-10M FROM STARTING POINT it goes lean like its run out of fuel during transition or low speed acceleration, but with slight warming before departure,-- 3 minute idle -- there is no problem.
During the lean stall, floor boarding the pedal will shoot it off like a rocket -- off the tacho if you like -- & no further problem until cold again. I cannot find any help anywhere with wiring diagrams or technical data on Coolant sensors to ECU.
What a great shame this wonderful line of small vehicles with horse hearts has been snatched off our Australian market by Toyota -- to eliminate a long life competitor. These things wear like an auctioneers tongue!!
John Seip SeipTrade Global
dawjon@smartchat.net.au
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| Good, reliable car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6L 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 176000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 177000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Galant |
| Date of Entry | 5th March, 2007 |