corsasport.co.uk
  Not logged in [Login - Register]  
You Are Not Registered Or Not Logged In  

Corsa Sport » Message Board » Help Zone, Modification and ICE Advice » Engine cutting out in the cold - help » Post Reply

Post Reply
Who Can Post? All users can post new topics and all users can reply.
Icon:
Formatting Mode:
Normal
Advanced
Help
Insert Bold text Insert Italicized text Insert Underlined text Insert Centered text Insert a Hyperlink Insert Email Hyperlink Insert an Image Insert Code Formatted text Insert Quoted text
Message:
HTML is Off
Smilies are On
BB Code is On
[img] Code is On
Post Options: Disable smileys?
Turn BBCode off?
Receive email notification of new replies?

PaulW

 posted on 24th Nov 03 at 22:22

i eventually did replace the coils though, just went the scrappy & got some off a smashed up corsa for £10


PaulW

 posted on 24th Nov 03 at 22:21

I used to have a problem with the ignition coil & aplifier in the cold/damp - lost count how many times I borrowed my mums hair dryer to warm the coils up before the car would run ok without stalling!

also corsa's don't have an automatic choke, its fuel injected, all it will do is inject a bit more fuel than normal to keep the engine ticking over


userstephl

 posted on 24th Nov 03 at 22:17

it could be your idol control valve not working properly or your automatic choke


Adam-D

 posted on 24th Nov 03 at 16:12

i know its not the same engine
but i have splitfire on my engine and bosh super 4 plugs
i have never had any problems ever


daryll

 posted on 24th Nov 03 at 16:06

I would imagine the plugs & leads are nearer the end of there life than the start and yes I park it outside at night.

What perfomance leads & plugs do you reccomend? Splitfire any good?


Adam-D

 posted on 24th Nov 03 at 15:24

when was its last service?
plugs ht leads?
if the leads are old do u park it outside at night? cold-condensation may bugger old ht leads causeing it to cut out


daryll

 posted on 24th Nov 03 at 15:00

Ok, if it was would it be expensive? Is it an easy to problem to fix?


Kris TD

 posted on 24th Nov 03 at 14:57

could be your ignition switch, might just be coincedence it happened in the cold.


daryll

 posted on 24th Nov 03 at 14:50

Nope no induction kit or anything - engine is standard


m-dot

 posted on 24th Nov 03 at 14:32

quote:
Originally posted by Adam-D
any mods?


quote:
Originally posted by daryll
Nope no mods, dont think it was that I stalled it either....


quote:
Originally posted by paul_spurrell
do you have an induction kit or anything


:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:


paul_spurrell

 posted on 24th Nov 03 at 14:17

do you have an induction kit or anything


daryll

 posted on 24th Nov 03 at 13:53

Nope no mods, dont think it was that I stalled it either....


Adam-D

 posted on 24th Nov 03 at 13:27

any mods?


m-dot

 posted on 24th Nov 03 at 13:05

i hadnt really drove in the freezin cold until about a few weeks ago, stalled it just off my drive way lol :D


daryll

 Icon depicting mood of post posted on 24th Nov 03 at 13:00

Hi,

This morning was the first time ive drove my car in the "proper" cold, mt temp cage reported -3C!

On my way to work the car cut out 3 times, I had to turn the key off and start it again to get it going. The engine management light comes on at the same time that ot cuts out.

Ive been for a drive a few minutes ago and it seems to be driving ok now (the temp is about 9C)

Has anyone else had this problem, anyone know what it might be?

Its a Corsa 1.4 16v Sport.