1999 Vauxhall Corsa engine spluttering when not accelerating
Year: 1999
Categories:
Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
Hi,
For a while now the orange engine light has been appearing randomly on my dash. As of today however it is now appearing at ignition and when I drive at low speeds.
Firstly I experienced a loud clunking sound coming from the centre of the car when I turned off the engine but this stopped after I repeatedly turned the engine on and off about 5 times. After this I had trouble starting the car entirely. And now I have to pump the accelerator to start the engine and if I don't constantly accelerate whilst driving or if I drive too slowly then the engine light appears and the engine itself seems to splutter and want to cut out.
Unfortunately I am mechanically hopeless so I don't have a clue where to start. Does anyone have any ideas as to what the problem might be?
Thanks in advance.
For a while now the orange engine light has been appearing randomly on my dash. As of today however it is now appearing at ignition and when I drive at low speeds.
Firstly I experienced a loud clunking sound coming from the centre of the car when I turned off the engine but this stopped after I repeatedly turned the engine on and off about 5 times. After this I had trouble starting the car entirely. And now I have to pump the accelerator to start the engine and if I don't constantly accelerate whilst driving or if I drive too slowly then the engine light appears and the engine itself seems to splutter and want to cut out.
Unfortunately I am mechanically hopeless so I don't have a clue where to start. Does anyone have any ideas as to what the problem might be?
Thanks in advance.
Posted: Apr 13, 2008 (16 years ago)
If the light is on then the car is recording a fault, go to a garage so they can plug into it, don't keep driving it as it is.
Posted Apr 13, 2008 (16 years ago)
the engine noise you say could be the timing chain rattling as vauxhall dealers have done a recall on these to have the timing chain replaced have you had this done on your car do you know if not then i would recommend you take it to the dealers for the chain to be replaced and plugged in to there computer for the diagnostic
Posted Apr 13, 2008 (16 years ago)
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