Vauxhall Zafira missfire

Car: Vauxhall Zafira
Variant: 1.8 elegance
Model Year: 1999

Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss

hi my zafira misses and loses power when the engine is under pressure if i press clutch it revs fine as soon as i let it out it misses like a pig any ideas??

Posted: Feb 14, 2011 (13 years ago)

pussymanpaul

Points: 5

ignition coil pack,any warning lights on,check the fault codes

Posted Feb 15, 2011 (13 years ago)

2145simon

Points: 1,055

the car had a new coil pack fitted a couple of months ago,there is no warning lights on at all the tc light comes on because it obviously thinks its spinning

Posted Feb 15, 2011 (13 years ago)

pussymanpaul

Points: 5

does it misfire when idling?have you removed and checked/cleaned spark plugs?is tc light on all the time or just when it senses wheels spinning up?

Posted Feb 15, 2011 (13 years ago)

2145simon

Points: 1,055

thanks for the help its now sorted it was a wire snapped and was earthing on the gearbox

Posted Feb 17, 2011 (13 years ago)

pussymanpaul

Points: 5

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