Huwsi
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Hey, wad driving home and my car cut out about 30 yards from my house, I was on a junction and slowing down at the time. Tbh, I thought I had stalled because the the Engine management light came on , along with all the others, I tried to start the car but there was no reaction whatsoever so I pushed it home and waited for it to cool down.
After maybe 20, I tried to start it and the engine was turning over but not firing up. I then checked it over and tried again after I had a chat with the mechanic. I must ad it WAS turning over normally.
After a 15 mile tow to the mechanics house We tried it again to find after 3 atempts it had started up bu running a bit rough.
The engine is now fine with the occasional splutter. Does anyone have an Idea why this happened? 
By the way; I have a 14XE
[Edited on 25-05-2007 by Huwsi]
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Huwsi
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Anyone?
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mikehiow
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if your's is the 8v then the coils are prone for being intermittent on them...
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Huwsi
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It's a 16V (ecotec)
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islandofshame
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sounds like the crank angle sensor
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Huwsi
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Not gonna pretend I know what it is!;
What's one of them, where is it and what's wrong with it/how do I sort it?
[Edited on 28-05-2007 by Huwsi]
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Scotty C
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IIRC, it reads of your bottom pullie. You'll need a new one IF thats the problem.
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Huwsi
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