Bgymn0613
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sold my saxo VTR, couldnt afford it no more as im outta work, My sisters mate was selling a 1.2 SXI corsa £500 wi few problems, said why not, got few mates who are mechanics, so hopefully get it done cheap. The problems are:
Loss of power - have to stay in 2nd gear uphill and basically rev the arse off it, if i change to 3rd, it slows down gradually, and setting off at roundabouts, junctions etc, if i don't slip the clutch like hell, theres just no power there at all, even when foots down to floor. And today was
On way back from garage, it started playing up even more. Stationary, it was just under 1000 revs, put my foot down, and it went lower than 1000 revs, had to keep my foot on the accelerator and slip the clutch like hell to get going, then let clutch fully up and it just dies again. Major problem here, any help please? Looks like a blockage or somet somewhere
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paul.mitchell1984
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fuel not getting through enough?
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Bgymn0613
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just had a look with my dad think thats the problem. My mate had same problem on his, his mate replaced the fuel filter and it was fine. So thinkin it maybe same problem? Where abouts is the fuel filter on the 1.2 corsa SXI?
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davec495
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think its just in front of the rear wheel on the drivers side easy 2 spot if its there hope this helps 
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pow
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1.2 SXI. SOunds like major AFM problems. EML light?
[Edited on 06-02-2008 by pow]
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Bgymn0613
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EML lights on yeah, but that AFM is working, my dads good with cars but not quite a mechanic, but he says its working.
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pow
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How do you know that?
Sounds like its gone to me, my car wouldnt idle with a dodgy one and wouldnt pull with an old one. Get a replacement.
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Bgymn0613
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is AFM same as MAF sesnor?
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pow
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Yes. Located just up from the airbox on the inlet 
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Bgymn0613
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well my dad lifted this cap up whilst engine was running and it nearly cut out as air was getting in, and he said well at least we know the maf sensor is working, cos it doesn't cut out, it just won't rev hardly
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pow
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Thats bollocks. Its a electrical part that could be getting incorrect readings. Unplug it and see if it runs better
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Bgymn0613
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sorry for bumping this old thread but still need help.
Ok i changed the fuel filter, it wasn't that, i disconnected the MAF sensor and stationary, it was revving fine, thought yey found the problem, just need a new MAF sensor. Tried driving it today, MAF sensor still disconnected, stationary, revving its ok, but setting off its just the same, soon as you let the clutch up its still the same, just dies, but i wa thinking maybe it still wouldn't run properly without the MAF sensor connected? I don't know because i don't understand cars, but nearly every1 had said its the MAF sensor so Should i still get a new sensor? Thanks for your help
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phil_sutton
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Sounds just like the MAF, it wont driver properly if you disconnect it. But will tick over ect..
If the ecu ligh tis one then there will be a code to go with that light. So get it read on a computer an that will tell you want the problem is. Thats why you engine management lights.
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Bgymn0613
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ye the engine management lights on but it won't make it to a garage. The closest auto electrician garage is about 5 mile away, and i can only just get to work in it which is a 10 minute walk
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Bgymn0613
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sorry for bumping again. Managed to Take car to a garage, he put it on the diagnostics thing, its coming up the EGR valve, so i left it there, he says £100+ VAT plus labour. Could the EGR valve be causing this problem?
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Superlite Ltd.
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yes
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