1,2,3...go....well, it tries to!

[the_MAFia]

I am having problems with my 1.2 (X reg) Corsa B (with X12XE engine as far as I can tell). The main issue being sluggish performance when moving off from stationary (at lights/junctions etc). The car seems to want to go then hits a "flat spot" and crawls for a few moments before jumping back to life. Applying more power or easing on and off the acceleator ("feathering"???) neither seem to achieve anything. The only time I have had a warning light appear was 2 days ago driving up a steep hill in 2nd, when the EML appeared briefly on and off.

I have read numerous forums regarding the frequent failure of the MAF sensor. Would this be another case of the not so deadly but irritating MAF? Or is it likely to be a coil pack? Or something altogether more contagious?

Any help would be much appreciated!

Thanks in advance.

[XxxR4NGERxxX]

Take the cover and filter out of your air box and spray some carb cleaner into the intake with the engine running this cleans the internal parts of the maf may need an assistant to rev the car as it will stall while you do this.

[daneden]

I've had exactly the same problem with my T reg corsa! I'll try this if i can get my head round the tech-talk, but any other adive or just some clarity on what exactly the problem is would be great!

[beano4390]

My car does the same i think lol, only happens every so often.. i pull off from the lights or junction and then seem to lose power (car jolts like ya either slammed clutch down or applied breaks really quick) revs drop off and then all of a sudden everything picks back up again.. like the_mafia said it doesnt matter what i do with the accelerator can have foot flat to the floor and revs will still drop off only happens when pulling off thou never when already moving... i gonna try the carb cleaner at the weekend.. Its having a service soon so when it does ill do the full works. oil, filters, spark plugs, adjust clutch, clean all conections, clean idle ontrol valve the bloody lot lol anything else i should clean, adjust or mess about with?