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--DAN--
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Registered: 3rd Feb 03
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22nd Oct 03 at 08:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I've had the 1.6 lump in my Corsa for a few days now, and I'm having one or two problems, firstly it idles at anywhere between 1000 and 3000rpm, secondly the engine warning light comes on( for around 2mins) then off then on, and finally sometimes it starts fine, and others it really needs revving to fire up. Its under warranty so it will get sorted, but just wondered what you lot thought the problem could be.
Cybermonkey
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22nd Oct 03 at 09:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Idle Control Valve may need a good clean. It is normal for the engine to hold high revs up to 1500rpm from cold, for the first couple of minutes.
--DAN--
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22nd Oct 03 at 09:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

But I can pull up at lights and the revs stick at like 2500rpm.
luca2020
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22nd Oct 03 at 11:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

hehe the dreeded 1.6 16v curse

every1 gets it, i have it more than most

theres a million and 1 things it could be, so take it back underwarrenty mate, it will save u a paket
--DAN--
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22nd Oct 03 at 11:44   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Yeah its definately going back, just wondered what the problem could be.
luca2020
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22nd Oct 03 at 11:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

do the paper clip test mate, it will tell u the fault code
Tom
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22nd Oct 03 at 12:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Need to get a diagnostics done, will be one of the sensors that makes it run like a pile of pish, mine was the Throttle position switch...
Mav 3000
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how do you do the paper clip test? where do you insert the paper clip?
--DAN--
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23rd Oct 03 at 09:47   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

ttt
Cybermonkey
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In capitals so everyone takes notice
PAPERCLIP TEST DOES NOT WORK AFTER 1997 MODELS.
Cybermonkey
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and Luca, i have had my Sport for nearly a year and had no problems with it.
miles
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23rd Oct 03 at 11:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Air leak.

 
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