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poorly 1.2 16v SXi

Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:12 pm
by jonesy9
hey guys :D
my sxi hesitates when accelerating and afta being still for short periods, when moving off it bogs down and does not want to accelerate :(
i have heard that it could be that i need a new oxygen sensor
i would like to be sure that it is definitely this before i purchase one because they are over 100pounds! :shock:
what else could it be or what are your suggestions because this is getting dangerous at roundabouts where my car doesnt move fast enuf! :(
help would be greatly appreciated! :D

Re: poorly 1.2 16v SXi

Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:25 pm
by dannicoll
Got same problem but with 1liter. Could be a number of things that causes that kind of behaviour.

Mass Air Flow Meter
Temp Sensor
Oxygen Sensor

I've replaced all of these in mine but now stuck with a car that struggles to start when warm and the engine warning light on all time.

Now the only thing it looking like is the ECU been silly.

Re: poorly 1.2 16v SXi

Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:07 pm
by johnsam
maybe you should try and clean the throttle body you might have sum poo in there?

Re: poorly 1.2 16v SXi

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:04 am
by smellurkebs
well i had the same problem mate
replaced the 02 sensor which made a slight differnece but got a new EGR valve there and she's running perfect could be one or the other or both mayb