Saxo vtr mk1 'coughing'

1. afromanash Newbie Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 6

   #1 23rd May 2012, 17:19

   Hey everyone isn't bought a saxo vtr mk1 and when I'm driving around 1850 rpm it kinda coughs have been told it is a misfiring problem. Just had it diagnosed and it came back with something to do with cylinders 2+3. Just wondering if this is a common problem and if it is still safe to drive cheers guys
   
   Ash
2. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #2 23rd May 2012, 18:18

   Did you get the actual fault code mate?If its a misfire it`ll come up as a PO300.
3. chinkostu Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD

   #3 23rd May 2012, 19:34

   Coilpack or sparkplugs breaking up. If its on ht leads then replace them first.
4. afromanash Newbie Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 6

   #4 23rd May 2012, 21:17

   It says its fault code 99. Is changing tge coil pack and plugs easy to do like DIY job? I've had so many people saying so many different things about this you know
5. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #5 23rd May 2012, 21:58

   The above is a very job mate.
6. afromanash Newbie Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 6

   #6 23rd May 2012, 23:01

   Very what? Easy hard lol?
7. afromanash Newbie Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 6

   #7 23rd May 2012, 23:17

   Also if I carry on driving it will it screw up the engine or is it ok to drive?
8. chinkostu Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD

   #8 24th May 2012, 08:47

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by afromanash Also if I carry on driving it will it screw up the engine or is it ok to drive?

   mine just packed in one day haha.
   
   can drive it but have a backup plan if/when it goes.
   
   as for plugs and coilpack, dead simple job. plugs are a tad fiddly as the inlet gets in the way a bit, coilpack is (on mine at least) 2 bolts!
9. afromanash Newbie Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 6

   #9 24th May 2012, 10:45

   Cool so this is the most likely reason as to why it's misfiring then? It Seems quite a common problem I'll give it a try cheers guys
10. afromanash Newbie Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 6

    #10 24th May 2012, 11:10

    Is this the most likely cause then? The coil pack and sparks?
11. user_58997 Newbie Joined: May 2012 Yeovil Posts: 16 99 Saxo VTR, 05 Laguna 1.9Dci estate

    #11 24th May 2012, 14:54

    Yes it is