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Astra 1.6 16v holding back - Please help! / Reply

Discussion in 'Astra, Corsa, Zafira, Meriva, Adam, Agila, Tigra & Nova [Includes AstraVan & Corsa ComboVan]' started by spikypaddy, Sep 12, 2008.

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  1. spikypaddy Mr. Fender

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    Thought it wise to start a new thread on this one now. My '99 Astra G 1.6 16v (I think it's the Z16XE?) is holding back - idles OK, but under load does not like going above 2000 RPM. The garage have checked all the sensors they can get readings for, tried a replacement fuel pump and are trying a compression test later on today. Any idea what the problem can be? I'm really starting to panic now and don't know what the hell the problem can be - the garage are stumped too. The problem only started on Friday night, but has got progressively worse. Car smells like it's running rich, but just won't go!

    There's a bit more info in my previous thread: http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?t=172376
    spikypaddy, Sep 12, 2008
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    Aydena Matto Matto SQUIZ !!

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    Coolant temp sensor ? Making the ECU thinking its still cold and dumping fuel into the engine ?
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  3. spikypaddy Mr. Fender

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    Thanks chap - I believe they've tried a replacement on there today - no joy. I'm beginning to think it's a worst case scenario - but don't want to shell out on ECU replacement if it's not needed. Help still very much welcomed!
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  4. Ruperts Trooper Geriatric petrol-head

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    If it's a '99 Astra, it'll be the X16XEL engine - the Z16XE wasn't used until the 2001 model year, ie Sept 2000 onwards.
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  5. spikypaddy Mr. Fender

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    Would that have meant that fault codes 170 and 309 might have different meanings to the "fuel trim low" and "misfire" that I have been given?

    Sorry to keep on guys, but I'm at my wits' end and really don't know where to go next. We've only had the car a year and seem to just keep throwing money at it.
    spikypaddy, Sep 12, 2008
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  6. Ruperts Trooper Geriatric petrol-head

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    If the garage you used didn't know which engine was fitted then I'd doubt their abilities in general.
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  7. spikypaddy Mr. Fender

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    Sorry guys - my mistake on the engine type, not the garages. Still having problems though - seems to be worse when engine is hot and/or when trying to drive up hill.
    spikypaddy, Sep 13, 2008
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  8. B-Diddy Member

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    av u had the car seviced may be something stupid like spark plugs worn or fuel filter starting to clog?
    U might have a faulty ignition coil pack misfiring
    B-Diddy, Sep 14, 2008
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  9. Redbu11 New Member

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    I had a similar problem...it was the coil pack on mine, but I see that you've tried that already. Have you tried cleaning the EGR valve and throttle body?
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  10. burfy_p New Member

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    Idle control, Air flow sensor. Could be a number of things. I would suggest going to a vauxhall main dealer and get a proper diagnostics done. not cheap but worth it in the long run. Could save you a fortune. But get the work done in a local competent garage it will be cheaper.
    burfy_p, Sep 15, 2008
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