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KIFF

posted on 28th Aug 06 at 14:19

if its a 1.2 16v, i had the same problem a while back, i replaced the mass air flow sensor and it was sorted. might be worth giving the sensor a clean with some carb cleaner. and give the idle control valve a clean while your at it.


Kris TD

posted on 13th Jun 04 at 09:13

quote:
Originally posted by JOHN M
The tank is 3/4's full!!


did you fill it up yourself?
cos my dads omega has got the shitest petrol guage ever, when it show 20 litres its empty.


gsi-gaz

posted on 13th Jun 04 at 09:05

59.50 + vat from vauxhall i think


AgentBlue

posted on 13th Jun 04 at 08:38

all hoses are intact no lose connections or splits (x12xe)
must be idle control motor..
are these expensive to get fixed?


Skinner

posted on 12th Jun 04 at 18:16

if its an 8 valve check the dizzy cap and arm cause my old 1.2 8v used 2 do it then i changed them and it was fine or it could b the idle control valve ,or any of the above


Mattb

posted on 12th Jun 04 at 17:20

One of two things i would think..

1: as richie said, an air leak in a vacuum hose or similar.. check all hoses for splits/holes and check none are hanging off..

2:Could be the map sensor/ airflow sensor (depending on the engine)...

do a search for the paperclip test or take it to vaux for a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes have been stored in the Ecu, it'll cost about £30 tho

[Edited on 12-06-2004 by Mattb]


mike_1.2LS96

posted on 12th Jun 04 at 16:56

quote:
Originally posted by JOHN M
Hi everyone.I used to be on here all the time a year or two ago but i sold my Corsa and got an MR2.

Anyway,ive just bought my G/Friend a P reg 1.2 LS which was running perfectly when she got it and drove home.However we parked it up and came in the house and when she went out to get in it its running terrible.The car will start (just about) and then it runs awful-idles very low.If i press the accelerator it wont rev and usually dies,sometimes it revs a bit but sounds like its misfiring.

The thing is,the engine management light goes out at start up and does not come on at all when the engine is running.

Has anyone ever come across this kind of problem before? Its got me baffled as usually the engine management light comes on when theres a fault in the system.

Cheers.


Check fuel pump and filter, and plugs.


AgentBlue

posted on 12th Jun 04 at 16:22

quote:
Originally posted by JOHN M
Hi everyone.I used to be on here all the time a year or two ago but i sold my Corsa and got an MR2.

Anyway,ive just bought my G/Friend a P reg 1.2 LS which was running perfectly when she got it and drove home.However we parked it up and came in the house and when she went out to get in it its running terrible.The car will start (just about) and then it runs awful-idles very low.If i press the accelerator it wont rev and usually dies,sometimes it revs a bit but sounds like its misfiring.

The thing is,the engine management light goes out at start up and does not come on at all when the engine is running.

Has anyone ever come across this kind of problem before? Its got me baffled as usually the engine management light comes on when theres a fault in the system.

Cheers.




Exact same problem on my B sxi
Fixed it short term by adjusting the throttle cable.
I think it might be the idle motor. not sure though.
??
anybody?


Richie

posted on 30th Jun 03 at 23:16

nah the problem with mine was the pipe for the brake servo had popped off the back of the inlet manifold, so there was no pressure in the system.


JOHN M

posted on 30th Jun 03 at 23:14

It is most definately not the hydraulic lifters on mine.Mine are perfectly quiet. That could be the problem with yours though if its making a tapping sound from the top end.I had a similar problem on a Nova once.

Mine is just dead when i hit my foot to the floor,it just doesnt rev at all and usually dies.Im thinking mine may be the crank sensor or the idle speed motor but im confused as they usually bring the engine management light on.


Cavey

posted on 30th Jun 03 at 23:08

I actually have a similar problem, it's been idling too low, almost stalling, and when i accelerate it has a problem, doesn't do much then realises i have put my foot down and then accelerates, pain in the arse it is, also it's ticking the engine, Vauxhall say it's the hydraulic lifters, and i'm not good enough to argue, any ideas ?


JOHN M

posted on 30th Jun 03 at 23:06

The tank is 3/4's full!!


Richie

posted on 30th Jun 03 at 23:02

Its called out of petrol


JOHN M

posted on 30th Jun 03 at 22:53

Hi everyone.I used to be on here all the time a year or two ago but i sold my Corsa and got an MR2.

Anyway,ive just bought my G/Friend a P reg 1.2 LS which was running perfectly when she got it and drove home.However we parked it up and came in the house and when she went out to get in it its running terrible.The car will start (just about) and then it runs awful-idles very low.If i press the accelerator it wont rev and usually dies,sometimes it revs a bit but sounds like its misfiring.

The thing is,the engine management light goes out at start up and does not come on at all when the engine is running.

Has anyone ever come across this kind of problem before? Its got me baffled as usually the engine management light comes on when theres a fault in the system.

Cheers.