as soon as i put the clutch down the rev meter just drops right down to 0 rpm and the car will stall. but if i pop the clutch back up quick enough it starts again ( like as if u r bump starting the car)
2007-02-05 04:21:26 · 7 answers · asked by robert c 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Timing out, well this is a possibility although if it was you would notice you have no power or its running very lumpy.
1.4s have suffered alot of catalytic converter problems, this may seem thats its got nothing to do with your issue, although it could, if its blocked it can cause a loss of back pressure, thus engine could cut out, also loss of power.
Short runs may lead to sticking valves on 1.4 16-valve models, this may not even be since you have had the vehicle, from a previous owner? Vauxhall's across the range are known for this fault.
Also on 16v engines EGR valve can gum up leading to hesitation and cutting out.
Could be build up of gunk in the breather pipes.
Could be dirty throttle body, would require cleaning and resetting back to basic setting.
Could even be the ECU itself.
2007-02-06 00:02:27 · answer #1 · answered by stevie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a common symptom of reluctant idling. You are indeed bump-starting it and that's not good for the clutch. Also, the stalling will affect your brake servo vacuum and power steering if you have it. The cure is either simple (but a bit labour intensive and messy - see below) or it's a garage job. Before taking it to your local TRUSTED garage try the following.
First check that the rubber pipework in and out of your air cleaner assembly is in good order with no cracks or holes.
You have a 'block' that fits under the air cleaner assembly (check that the filter isn't all bunged up). In there is the throttle butterfly.
When the butterfly is closed (i.e. engine idling) the air for the engine is drawn through small by-pass holes.
Clean them carefully with a good solvent. Also clean your sparking plugs and check the gaps.
While you're in there you should completely de-gunk all the tubes and pipes.
Check that the petrol pipe to 'the block' actually pumps petrol. Sometimes they can have a small air leak or the pump's not working properly and pressure drops. Be careful and don't let a lighted cigarette etc. within 10 feet whilst you're doing that check.
2007-02-05 04:42:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be as simple as adjusting the engine idle speed, car may need a service / tune up or it could be the crankshaft thrust shims, its thin metal shims placed at the side of the crankshaft to stop the crankshaft moving , especially when clutch is pressed.
Easy way to find out if it is the shims is start the engine and keep it at a slightly faster tickover so engine wont cut out, now you need a second person to either sit in car reving engine slightly while u lok at the engine.
With the engine at fast idle and you looking at engine, have a look at the crankshaft pulley, ask ur friend to press the clutch in and out, now watch the crankshaft pulley as he presses the clutch in and out, do u see any movement on the pulley? if the thrust shims ( what I call them as I have been out of the trade for years and suffered a stroke ) if they are worn you will see the crankshaft pulley move forward and backwards as clutch is operated. If u see a fair bit of play meaning the shaft is moving in and out quite a bit then there is your prob, u may be lucky by dropping the sump and gaining access to the crankshaft and doing the job from under the car, or u may have to take engine out.
Now what I should have said at the start was, how oldld is your car and how many miles has it done, if it is the thrust shims then I suspect your car has covered high miles.
Dont forget it may just be a simple engine idle adjustment.
Please let me know if I have been of any help to you.
Jimmy Essex
2007-02-05 05:11:08 · answer #3 · answered by DIAMOND_GEEZER_56 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
simply by fact the automobile starts off whilst chilly and in basic terms cuts whilst its heat i might say its a choke proper issue. Your Corsa is injected and so the choke is an digital gadget in this variety of a temperature sensor.i'm undecided the place on the engine tho. Take it to somebody with a fault code reader to be sure.
2016-10-01 11:22:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to the garage. My sister's partner's V Reg 1.8 Vauxhall Vectra had the same problem. They sorted it out for him.
2007-02-05 04:35:49 · answer #5 · answered by --Lost in this world-- 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Timing is out, tickover maybe needs adjusting.
2007-02-05 04:25:51 · answer #6 · answered by just-dave 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
stands a chance it is ecu unit
2007-02-08 07:16:05 · answer #7 · answered by charlie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋