2003 Vauxhall Astra engine dies when warm, only revving keeps it going.
Year: 2003
Variant: 1.6 manual
Categories:
Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres
The car runs fine from cold; after about 4 miles, the car drives in surges, as if pumping the accelerator. If taken out of gear the engine will stop if not "revved" to keep it going. Brake & accelerator pressed then switch on, service light flashed continuously. Not tried when warm yet, sorry.
Posted: Jan 1, 2012 (12 years ago)
sounds like over fueling problem possibly choke staying on
Posted Jan 1, 2012 (12 years ago)
it could be the coil pack or the egr valve get the codes read first to be sure
Posted Jan 1, 2012 (12 years ago)
Check plugs , coil pack and idle control valve .Could be a combination of any of those .
Posted Jan 1, 2012 (12 years ago)
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