Car sign with spanner through it comes on.

2001 Vauxhall Corsa
Car: Vauxhall Corsa
Year: 2001
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
car sign with spanner through it comes on and the rev counter stops, continues moving but very impromptly stalls this is very dangerous as it will do it anywhere junctions overtaking anywhere i dont have a fault code analyser so dont ask me what lights are coming on i just know that its intermittent switch the ignition on or off and the engine will restart until the next time. thanx for your replys in advance mark.
Problem added: Dec 8, 2008 (15 years ago)
i would say the tdc sensor that could be at fault but really you need to get the car to a garage that has a code reader to be sure and it would point out what the problem is rather than suggestions and spending money where not needed
Answered Dec 8, 2008 (15 years ago)
I take it you don't have an owners manual. I thought that meant you were due a service - maybe not. I too have experienced the fault where the engine revs drop, if you pull over and restart the engine it should clear and the performance should come back. Phone the dealer and ask them, usually the engine management light comes on if there is an engine fault. Some makes of cars make the engine run poorly deliberately when a service is due so that you go to your local dealer and get them to service it. Ian
Answered Dec 18, 2008 (15 years ago)

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