you have a problem which will develop into a big problem. £250 for parts alone if you speak to vauxhall. but don't worry, it's easy to sort out.
open the bonnet, take off the plastic engine cover, at the front of the engine you will see an aluminium inlet maifold, it has a big air pipe going into it, you need to undo this. then undo the 4 bolts with a 7mm socket, or it could be 8mm. to the left side of the manifold you will see the throttle position sensor, take this off, spray some wd40 in the centre, then spin it around with a screwdriver, now put it back on. to the right you will see the MAP sensor, take this off, it can be a bit tight, but it will pull out, spray some wd40 on an old tooth brush, and give the sensor end a good clean. it will be yellow when it's done. now put the thing back together, shut the bonnet, and start the car.
Engine management light still on????????
Probably, but don't worry about it, the car should run fine now, you will just have a fault stored in the memory.
hopefully, you will now know there is a big difference between a fitter, and a mechanic. main dealers employ brain dead fitters.
have a nice day,
phil.
Posted Dec 9, 2011 (12 years ago)