Stuttering Corsa
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Vauxhall Corsa 1.8 SRI.
I've had this problem for some time, but it seems to be getting worse. The engine hesitates badly from light throttle when accelerating away. There's also an engine management light showing occasionally on the dash. Once out on the road and driving it's OK, although it sometimes appears at light throttle in town.
I was thinking possibly the throttle position sensor was dodgey and wondered if fitting a replacemrnt was a straight forward job.
Any other suggestions would be appreciated.
I've had this problem for some time, but it seems to be getting worse. The engine hesitates badly from light throttle when accelerating away. There's also an engine management light showing occasionally on the dash. Once out on the road and driving it's OK, although it sometimes appears at light throttle in town.
I was thinking possibly the throttle position sensor was dodgey and wondered if fitting a replacemrnt was a straight forward job.
Any other suggestions would be appreciated.
If the 1.8 engine is similar to the 2.0 XE/Ecotec jobby then it could be either the throttle sensor or more likely the cam position sensor. Its down in the V between the two cams and a frequent cause of loss of power and intermittent engine check lights. There are at least 2 different versions of the sensor so best have the old one off before going hunting. They are pretty cheap, sub £20 last time I bought one so if it doesn't fix it then it's no big disaster.
A quick plug in of a diagnostic should reveal a fault code which might save you money in the long run.
A quick plug in of a diagnostic should reveal a fault code which might save you money in the long run.
fatjon said:
If the 1.8 engine is similar to the 2.0 XE/Ecotec jobby then it could be either the throttle sensor or more likely the cam position sensor. Its down in the V between the two cams and a frequent cause of loss of power and intermittent engine check lights. There are at least 2 different versions of the sensor so best have the old one off before going hunting. They are pretty cheap, sub £20 last time I bought one so if it doesn't fix it then it's no big disaster.
A quick plug in of a diagnostic should reveal a fault code which might save you money in the long run.
Cheers I'll try to see if I can get someone to check it with a diagnostic doodaa.A quick plug in of a diagnostic should reveal a fault code which might save you money in the long run.
Are both of the sensors plug and play, or do they have to be set up????
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