Chugging car!!!!!!!

1. CHRIS84T Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2005 Newcastle Posts: 192 Mkll Saxo VTS

   #1 18th July 2006, 11:23

   Not sure of the technical term but my car chuggs a little when driving. Only been happening the last couple of days but was quite bad last night. You can tell more in the dark as the lights and interior lights fliker when the accelerator is pressed. and the car does not feel smooth under acceleration at all. Could this be the battery or alternator or something worse.
   
   Any one got any ideas...... Please help
2. badboyben88 Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2006 High Wycombe United Kingdom (England) Posts: 629 Citroen Saxo VTR White Powerflow Quad Exhaust De Cat Performance Filter Qucik Shift 15" OZ R

   #2 18th July 2006, 11:25

   no idea mate
3. Scottp Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Glasgow United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 26097 Chelski Traktor

   #3 18th July 2006, 11:31

   First guess would be coil pack sounds like all teh symptoms i have had a few times
4. droopster Established Member Joined: Mar 2006 SOUTHEND United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1300 VTS all the way baby.

   #4 18th July 2006, 11:35

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by badboyben88 no idea mate

   That's a lot of help might try that advice. lol. You say the light dims when you press the accelerator? The lights are to do with the electrics obviously. Maybe the alternator is not charging properly like you said. Take it to a garage as some of them offer free alternator tests. Does it start fine as you need the electrics to start the car?
5. CHRIS84T Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2005 Newcastle Posts: 192 Mkll Saxo VTS

   #5 18th July 2006, 11:36

   How much are they, and what are they, sorry for the ignorance... Not tech minded.
6. CHRIS84T Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2005 Newcastle Posts: 192 Mkll Saxo VTS

   #6 18th July 2006, 11:38

   It starts fine bit it is not smooth to drive and as i say the lights flicker. I have a citroen specialist down on the Quayside so might book it into them as i have another problem with the car
7. mark_saxo Frequent Poster Joined: May 2005 Posts: 839

   #7 18th July 2006, 12:09

   sounds like its misfiring. coil pack/spark plugs
8. VTaaRon Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2005 Rochester, Kent. United Kingdom (England) Posts: 2996 Mk1 Posi VTR (SOLD)

   #8 18th July 2006, 12:11

   yeah just change the spark plugs mate or take them out give them a clean will work everytime
9. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #9 18th July 2006, 12:19

   ...so give it some Redex perhaps???
10. YM03 Established Member Joined: May 2006 north east Posts: 1487 vtr mk2, posi blue

    #10 18th July 2006, 12:29

    I'd go for alternator/ coilpack, and possible earth prob if lights are dimming.
    
    is the coil pack the same on vtr as the vts? if so I'm in sunderland and can try the spair one i've got see if that helps, also can stick volt meter on see if alt is kicking out charge
11. CHRIS84T Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2005 Newcastle Posts: 192 Mkll Saxo VTS

    #11 18th July 2006, 12:55

    Cheers YM03. May have to take you up on that offer if the spark plug clean does not work. Not sue if there the same on a vts as a vtr. If any one can help!!!!!!
    Where in Sunderland are you??
    
    adsayer: was going to try that 2 as it probs needs a clean out anyway.
    
    Cheers for the help guys.
    
    PS: how much is a new coilpack/alternator??
12. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

    #12 18th July 2006, 13:09

    my coilpack was 58 pound (cant rememba exactly) from eurocarparts.com dunno if its different for a vts though i have a vtr
    craigy
13. YM03 Established Member Joined: May 2006 north east Posts: 1487 vtr mk2, posi blue

    #13 18th July 2006, 13:13

    I'm in the barnes area toddle to find
    
    you can get your alternator re/cond off the top off my head about £30
    coilpack if its the same and fix's prob I'll do you a deal
14. CHRIS84T Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2005 Newcastle Posts: 192 Mkll Saxo VTS

    #14 18th July 2006, 13:41

    Thats spot on. Would be a great help. When would be best for you, a weekend?? Hope you good with ya hands as i dont have a clue when it comes to engines.
15. YM03 Established Member Joined: May 2006 north east Posts: 1487 vtr mk2, posi blue

    #15 18th July 2006, 13:52

    lol well ower lass thinks I'm good with my hands lol
    anytime mate I'm off all wk, or you can pop over tonight up to you
16. CHRIS84T Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2005 Newcastle Posts: 192 Mkll Saxo VTS

    #16 18th July 2006, 14:08

    Haha nice one,
    Oh, nice for some being off, mind you just come back from me hols. I cant do it this week as working the rest of the week at night then going to scotland at the weekend. Would next Monday be good for you?
17. YM03 Established Member Joined: May 2006 north east Posts: 1487 vtr mk2, posi blue

    #17 18th July 2006, 14:45

    yup it will mate
    
    we'll sort a time and I'll meet you just of 19
18. bullit Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux

    #18 18th July 2006, 17:01

    prob your alternator
19. tommyc Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2006 hayes,middlesex Posts: 309 mk2 posi blue vtr

    #19 19th July 2006, 18:13

    have you just had sum ice fitted with big bass
    
    i say this because the drain on the battary/alternator from the ice is so much that it causes the car to lose power n therefore the alternator isnt providing a big enough charge.it wil be worse in the dark because the lights are on
20. SteVTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2005 carlisle United Kingdom (England) Posts: 2934 106 GTi

    #20 19th July 2006, 18:18

    vts coil packs are about 120 quid mate (i think) they are different to vtr ones and they are fairly easy to fit aswell
21. CHRIS84T Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2005 Newcastle Posts: 192 Mkll Saxo VTS

    #21 20th July 2006, 09:09

    Cheers for the price info. Didn't think it would be that much like!!! Oh dear, it just gets worse.
    
    As for the ice mate, it's totally standard.
    
    Cheers
22. SteVTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2005 carlisle United Kingdom (England) Posts: 2934 106 GTi

    #22 20th July 2006, 16:08

    theres two different types depending on emissions and if yours is the later of the two i think that one is 250 quid from a main dealer
    
    try eurocarparts i've had coilpacks from them and they've been ok and reasonably priced