Important! : Engine problem!

1. Cdtgibbsy Newbie Joined: Feb 2011 Beccles Posts: 24 Citroen Saxo Spree 1.1i 1998

   #1 2nd June 2011, 14:34

   Ok guys heres a little summary of what i have done.
   
   There was a massive split in my downpipe so i swapped that over with one from a scrapyard, this came with another lambda sensor.
   I initially kept the old sensor on and put the new pipe in but then it wouldnt run properly at all and kept stalling. I have now put the sensor that i got with the pipe onto it and it still will not run properly and when i touch the throttle it stalls.
   
   I have put a link to the video of the problem for help.
   
   PLEASE can someone help :L!
   i have had her off the road for a week now, i cant live without the car any longer!
   
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY9Uvf0oK80
2. iSlayeR Established Member Joined: Aug 2009 King's lynn Posts: 2073 Turbocharged vtr

   #2 2nd June 2011, 14:41

   What rpm does it idle at? Start with the easy things first, take the throttle cable off and lube it up with some wd40, when was it last serviced? plugs/fuel filter etc.
3. Cdtgibbsy Newbie Joined: Feb 2011 Beccles Posts: 24 Citroen Saxo Spree 1.1i 1998

   #3 2nd June 2011, 14:42

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by iSlayeR What rpm does it idle at? Start with the easy things first, take the throttle cable off and lube it up with some wd40, when was it last serviced? plugs/fuel filter etc.

   
   She sits at 1000 happily, what do u mean lube the cable up? Just changed over the spark plugs aswell and air filter is clean.
   Was going to change fuel filter today but cant get anywhere to get one without the car, will have to order online
4. RickVTR Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Leyland, Lancashire Posts: 265 2000 Saxo VTR

   #4 2nd June 2011, 15:02

   Will the ecu need resetting to recognise it like with the icv? On off 4 times then start?
5. ecurepair Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 110

   #5 3rd June 2011, 00:48

   that feels as the exhaust is blocked, did you fit it correctly? try taking it off and try, it will be noise but just for a quick test,
   
   regards
   
   PS: nice idea with the video, it describes the problem perfectly, nice one
6. seddon89 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 gateshead Posts: 807 vw golf GTI citroen saxo forte 02 plate vw polo

   #6 3rd June 2011, 21:09

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by ecurepair that feels as the exhaust is blocked, did you fit it correctly? try taking it off and try, it will be noise but just for a quick test, regards PS: nice idea with the video, it describes the problem perfectly, nice one

   i agree, disconnect it from the manifold and try it