saxo vts misfiring- HELP!!

1. jordan_mark5 L-plater Joined: Jan 2010 Peterborough Posts: 43 Saxo 1.6 16v VTS.

   #1 9th December 2010, 18:18

   my saxo began to start misfiring about two weeks ago, but only lightly. it progressively got worse, to the point it was doing it constantly. i've had it in the garage for a week now, and had the coilpack and plugs changed, compression, injectors and ignition system checked; but, all is fine, and two weeks on, it is still continuing to misfire. i've been told it could be the ECU, but would this cause this problem? could anyone help me on this please, i would be very grateful
2. user_48207 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 downpatrick, ireland Posts: 199 saxo vtr mk1 1.5 diesel 106 donor tddi focus

   #2 9th December 2010, 18:56

   mines was doing this then today i give the icv a good cleaning and its all well now
3. Trobez L-plater Joined: Jun 2009 Ashford (Kent) Posts: 67 MK2 Mango Furio 1.4 MK4 Fiesta 1.3

   #3 9th December 2010, 20:53

   try cleaning your crank sensor as its the trigger mechanism for the spark
4. DannyVTS Established Member Joined: Apr 2010 Pontefract Posts: 2177

   #4 8th January 2011, 20:57

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Decky-vtr mines was doing this then today i give the icv a good cleaning and its all well now

   what is the ICV? Idle control valve? Where is it to clean?
5. DannyVTS Established Member Joined: Apr 2010 Pontefract Posts: 2177

   #5 8th January 2011, 20:58

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Trobez try cleaning your crank sensor as its the trigger mechanism for the spark

   How do you do this?
6. user_38486 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Blackburn Posts: 4739 A few

   #6 8th January 2011, 20:59

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by DannyVTS what is the ICV? Idle control valve? Where is it to clean?

   There is a guide on it mate
   2mins ill find it
7. user_38486 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Blackburn Posts: 4739 A few

   #7 8th January 2011, 21:01

   http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...t=cleaning+icv
   
   Read that mate, tells you where it is, what you need & how to clean it Its a easy job.
8. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #8 8th January 2011, 21:02

   Misfire on cold start-up ,all the time or when hot?Which of the 3 mate might give some pointers.
   
   Steve.
9. DannyVTS Established Member Joined: Apr 2010 Pontefract Posts: 2177

   #9 8th January 2011, 21:02

   Thanks a lot buddy, will have a crack at it in the morning :0