Vauxhall Zafira: Starting problems

My Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 won't run. Starts for two seconds and then cuts out.

Asked on 20 January 2013 by turky

Answered by Alan Ross

You can either have a diagnostic check carried out which should identify the problem, or otherwise check out the following:

1. ECU basic setting
2. Air intake/vacuum system for leaks
3. EVAP (evaporative emission control valve)
4. MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor
5. APP (accelerator pedal position) sensor
6. ECT (engine coolant temp) sensor

As you can see it could be a number of things hence the diagnostic in the first instance (should cost around £50 to £70)

Tags: starting problem winter

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