missing acceleration

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johnboyc
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missing acceleration

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1997 r reg 1.2 8v corsa when idling it seems to only firing on 3 cylinders it starts ok no problem but when setting off it is sluggish
acceleration is bad when changing through gears I checked plugs , leads ,fuel filter, clean air filter could anyone help please :(
Jimi137
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Re: missing acceleration

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im nt 2 sure when it comes 2 this kinda thing bit try replacing the maf (mass airflow meter). its a small and relatively cheap job bt they are prone 2 go on old corsas - i blew through 2 of them when i fitted an enclosed induction kit 2 mine
ibyscorsa
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Re: missing acceleration

Post by ibyscorsa »

As above, I would also change the MAF sensor for a NEW BOSCH one. Don't get a copy .. please. lol. If there are any EM lights coming on it may well be worth checking them out. Also do a compression test and go from there.
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