Corsa B 1999 1.2 16V "1-7-11"

scorpiotn1 · Post by **scorpiotn1** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 3:48 pm

Cars sometimes doing this odd thing when its turned on,
Starting to think it may be the spark plugs or something else.

its as if its struggling to start, as if its choking, or lacking something, eg ( air, fuel, something .. )

Water + oil is now holding perfectly.

i wonder would it be the Air flow meter or another sensor.

1.2 16v X12XE any ideas folks ?

pinty1990 · Post by **pinty1990** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 12:55 am

i dont think it would be your air flow meter, mine started perfect when that went but had trouble going over 60 and pulling out of junctions quickly, mines an x12xe too

scorpiotn1 · Post by **scorpiotn1** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 3:15 pm

noticed the water level going down .. again.
quickly found damp water pipe tho.
this time its the one at the bottom of the coolant tank.

id say cause i stopped the pressure getting out of the Thermostat side, its now trying to force its way out at another weak point.
Least i found it easy enough so should be easy to fix up.

Im gona have to start double clamping everything !

scorpiotn1 · Post by **scorpiotn1** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 9:47 pm

removed the water bottle today, and inspected the bottom pipe, looked ok, so i double clamped it.
during it i also removed the battery terminals. of course this ment that everything reset itself.

Topped up the coolant and let it run for a bit without pushing any pedals, let it find its idle speed etc, correct fuel mix etc
sounded as smooth as ever so hopefully no more running rough for a while

Fingers crossed .. again.

scorpiotn1 · Post by **scorpiotn1** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 8:44 pm

Starting to get the Spoiler and skirts preped ready for primer and paint
then as soon as the gsi bumper comes get that all preped, primed and painted.
then get it on the corsa.

scorpiotn1 · Post by **scorpiotn1** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:46 pm

whats the best OBD tool to buy for 1.2 16v ?
ive seen a few on ebay but not sure what one to go for.

PRICER · Post by **PRICER** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:48 pm

not sure dude, didnt know there was anything to choose from lol

scorpiotn1 · Post by **scorpiotn1** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 12:08 am

well they all claim to do the same thing, my mate had one for his fiat and it hooked up into his laptop, software on it was good too.

was just looking more info on them, if someone recently bought one and which is the best software, i heard something sounding like "op-com" or "Vauxmate" or something.

was also wanting to double check the connection before i forked out the money.

scorpiotn1 · Post by **scorpiotn1** » Wed Jul 25, 2012 3:11 pm

Im still looking to buy one of the Diagnostic readers that plug into laptop,
i need to know if my, corsa breeze 1.2 16v 1999 x12xe, if its ODB or ODB2.

I dont want to end up buying one with the wrong connecter that plugs into the car.

Ive hear the "Op-Com" ones are good. can anyone shed any more light on this ?
Its cause the cars being acting up when i go to start it, as if its struggling to start

when i get a chance im going to check my Coil Pack and Spark Plugs and also my Battery ( the battery should be ok cause its showing green indicator on the top ) maybe add a bita grease on the connecters.

Thanks

scorpiotn1 · Post by **scorpiotn1** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 2:41 am

Quite Bad juddering today sitting at lights and going to take off in 1st gear.
im guessing this is Clutch Judder ?

any ideas on this folks ? its a new clutch that was fitted only few months ago.

P.S i wonder is this a knock on effect of the car starting funny. ( takes longer to start, have to sometimes hold the key untill it kicks into life )

I should try and get a video next time.

Jamie1991 · Post by **Jamie1991** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 6:58 pm

Clutch not aligned properly could cause judder! Or oil leak could cause to if ur crank seal given way!

scorpiotn1 · Post by **scorpiotn1** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 10:21 am

Jamie1991 wrote:Clutch not aligned properly could cause judder! Or oil leak could cause to if ur crank seal given way!

could be that its not aligned i was doing a little night time reading before bed the other night and read that the clutch pedal should be sitting a bit higher than the brake pedal. i had a messy weekend so was too hungover to fix it.

Any ideas on the OBD or OBD2 Jamie ?

Jamie1991 · Post by **Jamie1991** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 2:28 pm

Yeah neither obd or obd2 works on corsa b's! They plug in but ecu doesn't recognise them! Try the paper clip trick if it works on your engine, it's what I usually do

scorpiotn1 · Post by **scorpiotn1** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 9:01 am

Adjusted the clutch cable last night, so that it pedal is sitting just a tiny bit above the break cable, i think it feels a bit better.
And engine light came on again today then off again, dont know whats causing it, il try to do a paperclip test asap.

scorpiotn1 · Post by **scorpiotn1** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 10:07 am

I got the GSI Bumper and Wind Deflectors Today from Gazza, Thanks mate.
Il leave it up to my mates later today for Sand and Prep. Then buy the Arden paint clear coat and primer tomora when i get paid.

Wont be long now untill i have a full GSI Body kit on the wee car.

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