Its a cold morning and my 1998 Corsa (which has been very reliable til now) started kangaroo jumping and the engine management light came on. I parked up at closest mates house but don't know whats wrong. Can anyone help?
2007-01-24 20:20:41 · 15 answers · asked by mandy m 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Hi
These little motors suffered from cam and crank sensor problems, both of which would illuminate the engine management light.
It could also have a problem with the coolant sensor. There was a documented problem wherein the connections in the connector plug on the sensor were losing integrity due to vibration and there was actually a repair kit just for that fix. This would illuminate the engine management light.
The coolant sensor could also be faulty itself. This too would illuminate the engine management light.
In a nutshell, you need to have the fault codes read out which would point you in the right direction. If you post them on here we can tell you what they mean. Any garage can read out the fault codes, as can anyone with a basic FCR (Fault Code Reader).
On a final note, as a lot of the previous answers have stated, it could simply be damp and a spray of water dispersant may sort it out.
Best wishes
Geordie
2007-01-25 01:29:25 · answer #1 · answered by Grizz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Car Kangarooing
2017-01-18 06:20:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when is the last time you had a tune up, and if you did have one check the spark plug wires and other tune up relater parts, or it could be dirty/clogged up fuel injectors, also pay attention to the gas you use and make sure your not taking any water into your fuel tank because of moister. and find a friend with a scan tool to scan the engine light problem for free. that may help you get closer to what the problem really is.
2007-01-24 20:36:44 · answer #3 · answered by Byte_this 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be any number of reasons. Vauxhalls are buggers for sensors. if the management lights on it could put the car into 'limp home mode' to save the engine. My money will be on the crank shaft sensor but you need to get it onto diagnostics machine to check.
2016-03-29 01:37:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those damned Kangaroo's, I had the same thing only mine used to sing waltzing Matilda at the same time - even more annoying....
Your car engine is missing get it in for a service and tune. Keep your fingers crossed its not too serious.
2007-01-25 00:21:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So, your car is kangaroo jumping. My dog used to jump onto people's legs. I fixed him with a rolled up newspaper. If that doesn't work, try using the Los Angeles telephone directory insread.
2007-01-24 22:26:01 · answer #6 · answered by maxinebootie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-05 05:24:42 · answer #7 · answered by Rehaddeed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the exact same problem for the second time, in an 11 plate corsa. the first time it was the ignition coil. this time i dont know yet as its not in till friday
2014-09-08 03:20:34 · answer #8 · answered by Steve Tubb 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most new cars now go into what,s called limp home mode, the engine will not react as nor mall in this mode, try disconnect battery for 10 Min's then re-connect ,this will allow ecu to re set and carry out diagnostics on car.but as normal could be lot more.
2007-01-25 02:02:43 · answer #9 · answered by ainsley h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps the ECU's not managing to richen the mixture enough for the temperature, but any solutions are guesswork really. You need to get it to a dealer & have the codes read, which will tell you what's wrong
2007-01-24 20:31:02 · answer #10 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋