Lambda Sensor Problems

Car Owner Lambda Sensor Problems
Intermittently loses power on start up - usually when cold and or rainy

I have had the coils changed, full service, carburetor cleaner, high end fuel. It starts but when I try to drive it slowly dies. I have to turn off engine and restart and then rev a bit and then it goes and is fine. It does not throw up a ...

2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.8T Gti Manual
Posted: Jun 9, 2014
Loss of power

I am having problems with my car it will lose power even I accelerate the pedal all down. but after a bit it will pick up still being in limp mode. Changed EGR VALVE MAF SENSOR GOT THROTTLE BODDY CLEANED still no difference. wont rev ov...

2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.7 cdti ecoflex
Posted: Mar 8, 2014
Cutting out while moving

Hi ! Having problems with my Peugeot 206 Has now taken to cutting out on starting/ low rev moving Intermittent fault..can also lock steering sometimes. Also since changing indicator bulb seems to be showing passenger airbag disabled..u...

2006 Peugeot 206
Posted: Feb 18, 2014
Cutting out while moving

Hi ! Having problems with my Peugeot 206 Has now taken to cutting out on starting/ low rev moving Intermittent fault..can also lock steering sometimes. Also since changing indicator bulb seems to be showing passenger airbag disabled..u...

2006 Peugeot 206
Posted: Feb 18, 2014
Not starting after ecu reset

hi guys, this is 4 my bro so what im about to ask is as accurate as i can remember. basically he had some wrk done on exhaust, new cat front pipe and had to have new lambarda sensor (soz 4 spelling :S) and guy said the ecu had 2 be reset...

1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0 12v
Posted: Oct 20, 2013
Engine hunting and loosing power when hot

Engine ,once fully warmed up (after about 15/18 miles), will loose power and hunt/surge if you try to accelerate without feathering clutch she will "kangaroo hop" and stall if then left for a few mins she starts up and will run roughly for ...

2001 Daewoo Matiz 800 SE
Posted: Oct 12, 2013
ANY IDEA'S PLEASE!!

Had a full diagnostics check on my zafira and had my crank sensor replaced and two Lambda Sensors about 3 weeks ago because my zafira was ticking over but not firing up but yesterday at a set off traffic lights in Norwich the engine seem to...

2007 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6,petrol,life
Posted: Sep 1, 2013
Lack of power on startup

Hi All can anyone help ive got this problem that after starting the car and then moving off the vehicle starts holding back and will not excelerate or rev, then suddenly comes to life and alls fine, drives and idles great, untill I stop an...

2000 Renault Scenic 1.6 sport alize.
Posted: Sep 1, 2013
ENGINE CUT OUT

THE PROBLEM STARTED WHEN IDDLING FOR A WHILE OR DRIVING THE ENGINE CUT OUT,AND NOT IDDLING SMOOTHLY PLEASE HELP. REGARDS AUSTIN

2004 BMW 3 Series 2004 FACELIFT MANUAL
Posted: Aug 26, 2013
Anti pollution light on

Anti pollution light is on and starts miss firing at 2000 revs . had a diagnostic check nothing has come up.have put new plugs in. Start ok.engine management light on at amber all time

2007 Peugeot 207 1.4 manual petrol
Posted: Jul 16, 2013
No spark

about 3 months ago i fitted a new front exhaust pipe with cat, i had to take the lambda sensor out of my old system after a month of good motoring i noticed on acceleration i would get a sort of flat spot the car would then backfire and cl...

1994 BMW 3 Series 316i coupe
Posted: May 30, 2013
Astra is juddering whilst decelerating between 20 and 30 mph

HI was wondering if anyone could throw some ideas my way? My 2004 1.6 astra Ecotec is juddering when decelerating whilst at cruising speed and is most noticeable between 20 and 30 mph! I have had a new coil pack, plugs and both lambda senso...

2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 design
Posted: Apr 15, 2013
Trouble starting, cutting out, black smoke

When attempting to start the car you have to keep the your foot on the accelerator to keep it revving or it will cut out. if not it just cuts out and then you have real problems starting it. It will just keep trying to turn over and then yo...

2003 Renault Scenic Renault Megane Scenic Privilege VVT 1598cc
Posted: Apr 10, 2013
Zafira running problems

Right just joined I have a zafira 1.8 engine light came on replaced full exhaust which was rotten had engine codes cleared ran great for 15 miles then light came back on on code came up air meter and lambda sensor in exhaust cleaned air met...

2003 Vauxhall Zafira
Posted: Apr 8, 2013
Poor fuel consumption

1. very uneconomical on fuel 2. lack of power going uphill 3. sluggish to catch speed ( as if advance mechanism not working; i seem to understand that its all electronically managed) I WOULD LIKE TO REPLACE THE LAMBDA SENSOR ( QUITE TO...

1998 Fiat Punto s60
Posted: Mar 16, 2013