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micky.allan

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12th Feb 08 at 21:35

got a 99 astra 16v and it seems very underpowered between 2000 and 4000 rpm. like it has a massive flat spot. also has a small judder around 2500. not a misfire just a hicup. any ideas on what to check out first...

Steve X16XE

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13th Feb 08 at 00:03

When was it last serviced?

They have problems with the AFM that when gunked up, power is lost.

micky.allan

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13th Feb 08 at 08:40

i realy dont have a clue when it was serviced last.iv only just got the car. i have changed the sensor in the air pipe. that made no differance..

Steve X16XE

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13th Feb 08 at 12:16

Then the usual items to be changed then.

micky.allan

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13th Feb 08 at 21:50

usual things??? been out for a drive tonight and the car seems a lot worse. im thinking maybe plug leads as its damp and foggy??

micky.allan

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14th Feb 08 at 09:45

another thingiv noticed is that the car is fine untill its warm.. could this pointto cts???

Adam-D

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14th Feb 08 at 09:48

fine untill its warm? could be the headhasket

is it misfireing

also could be the temp sensor

Steve X16XE

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14th Feb 08 at 12:06

Usual items such as,

Plugs
Oil and oil filter
Air filter.

My dad had a T reg Astra 1.6 16v Sport. That was down on power. Then it came to service time and it was all ok.

Bgymn0613

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14th Feb 08 at 14:52

got a similar problem on corsa, had to change EGR valve and temperature coolant switch, was a lot better but still not right

micky.allan

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14th Feb 08 at 22:49

will get service done this weekend then.. as for a missfire. i would say no.. ithas a bit of a hicup

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