On going running problems

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jackr3
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On going running problems

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i have one of these s***y 3 pot corsa's and once its warm u show it a hill and it just loses all its power and management light comes on but turn it off for 10 mins and start again its fine seems to be problems when its warm :/

also once again when its warm you go over 40 mph it managment light comes on no power what so ever . but when its cold it goes like thunder
Simmo500
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Mass air flow meter buddy. Mine was exactly the same (1.0 12v 3cylinder) changed MAF and runs fine now! Hope this helps.
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Simmo500 wrote:Mass air flow meter buddy. Mine was exactly the same (1.0 12v 3cylinder) changed MAF and runs fine now! Hope this helps.
ditto :D
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Lol! Maybe every owner of this engine should keep a spare MAF in the boot haha. Wayyyy too common!
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Thinking of changing the MAF on mine, should I go for an original Bosch one or a generic one for half the price?
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i got my local vauxhall spares wearhouse on speed dile =D
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I got a Bosch one from eBay for 30 quid!! Bargain! Worth a look there first buddy
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Got a link? I can only find generic & used bosch for £30 :(
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