Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - 1997, X16XEL, cold engine does not rev up

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Fri 28 Dec 2007 08:36
1997, X16XEL, cold engine does not rev up - Mera
Hi

I read a few posts from this forum and i hope somebody can help me.

I have a problem with my car
When I start the engine in the morning first time after a cold night (below 2 Celsius) it does not want to rev up above 2000 RMP, when i press the peddle to rev up near 2000 the engine begin to shake around this value.

After a 4-5 minutes idle working engine the engine can be revved up.

Thanks in advance.

sorry for my English :)

Edited by Webmaster on 28/12/2007 at 11:26

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Fri 28 Dec 2007 18:27
1997, X16XEL, cold engine does not rev up - Screwloose
Mera

An odd one; what oil thickness do you have in it? 10W-40?

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Sat 29 Dec 2007 13:48
1997, X16XEL, cold engine does not rev up - Mera
Yes, 10W-40,

I have also read some other forums and I think i have to check the idle air valve, it could be a problem.

Also i suppose it could be the LAMBDA .
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Sat 29 Dec 2007 17:01
1997, X16XEL, cold engine does not rev up - Screwloose

Neither could cause the described fault. The idle valve can't stop it revving and the lambda probe isn't in use at a cold start.

If the oil is correct; then I'm wondering about fuel pressure, or a MAP sensor.
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Thu 10 Jan 2008 07:16
1997, X16XEL, cold engine does not rev up - Mera
>>MAP sensor - What is this?
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Thu 10 Jan 2008 10:20
1997, X16XEL, cold engine does not rev up - Dynamic Dave
Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor.
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Thu 10 Jan 2008 11:46
1997, X16XEL, cold engine does not rev up - SpamCan61 {P}
I would think coolant temperature sensor could be another possibility?
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Thu 10 Jan 2008 22:01
1997, X16XEL, cold engine does not rev up - topbloke
possible missfire caused by water leaking into cylinder over night, are you loseing/using any coolant
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Mon 21 Jan 2008 08:49
1997, X16XEL, cold engine does not rev up - Mera
No, i dont lose coolant,

On start i feel a strong petrol smell,
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