2005 Vauxhall Meriva black smoke from exhaust and slow acceleration
Year: 2005
Variant: 1.7dl
Categories:
Engine & Drivetrain
Over the past few days I have noticed a slow exceleration and also black smoke coming from the exhaust. Can anyone tell me what this problem is please
Posted: Jun 4, 2009 (14 years ago)
i suspect a split in one of the intercooler or turbo hoses. is the engine management lamp illuminated?
Posted Jun 5, 2009 (14 years ago)
thanks for replying, but no, no warning lights are on, and sometimes the car seems to have improved with the pulling power and other times not
Posted Jun 6, 2009 (14 years ago)
maybe the exhaust gas recirculatio valve is sticking (egr)
Posted Jun 6, 2009 (14 years ago)
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