Opel Vectra DI 2000

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Wed 21 Dec 2005 10:55
Opel Vectra DI 2000 - IrishFrank
I have a problem with my vectra TD.

From cold things are ok

Once up to temperature driving normally is fine.

If you have to stop for a light the engine light comes on and power is severly reduced.

This could be very interesting at a junction or roundabout.

The car is underpowered for maybe 15 20 seconds then seems to normalise.

If the car is left to cool down for a bit then the problem dissapears again until the temp comes up.

Gave the car a service recently this didn't help.

Any ideas?

Frank

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Wed 21 Dec 2005 11:04
Opel Vectra DI 2000 - bikemade3
Mass Airflow Sensor known problem with these engines charateristics of failure include loss of power and illumination of the engine management light.

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Wed 21 Dec 2005 11:28
Opel Vectra DI 2000 - IrishFrank
Thanks Bikemade

Just to be a nuissance is there any way to check this without a computer?

Check a voltage something like that?
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