running issues

  1. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr
    #1
    while driving as in first started it has issues of not being able to give any beans for a few seconds then resumes normal, as in I put foot down and it stutters for a bit, I remove my foot from accelerator and put back on and it goes back to normal.

    as said in prev posts ive replaced map n icv in last year n half and have had lambda unplugged to see if it was that but wasn't, its going into garage for mot, n service so wanna make it a cheap fix by giving them ideas where to look rather than a hefty bill of stabbing in the dark
  2. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #2
    Possibly a faulty fuel pump giving out intermittent pressure/flow.
  3. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr
    #3
    Would that not cause issues on start up as if it wasn't working wouldnt it make it hard to start
  4. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #4
    The pump could be on its way out,so temperamental remove it give it tap then replace it.that way you'll no if it's faulty.
  5. L-plater Joined: Jan 2014 Manchester Posts: 75 Saxo vtr with vts turbo engine
    #5
    Had the same problem and it was like you say stevo67 the fuel pump. The car Started fine but when you put your foot to the floor it stutters and loss power but let off and put back on power returns


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  6. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr
    #6
    ive only found full units on eurocarparts which are bout £140 can you buy the parts separate that have broke? or do I have to fork out that full amount?

    and what sort of fitting time will it take?
  7. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #7
    Easy to fit lift up the rear seat where your bum rests.the pull up the plastic disc,using a flat blade screw driver undo the locking ring.lift out the fuel pump and disconnect it then place in a bucket,connect up the new pump place back in the tank.put the locking ring on turn it until the arrows match up.the pumps one unit so the whole pump has to be replaced.
  8. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr
    #8
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by stevo67 View Post
    Easy to fit lift up the rear seat where your bum rests.the pull up the plastic disc,using a flat blade screw driver undo the locking ring.lift out the fuel pump and disconnect it then place in a bucket,connect up the new pump place back in the tank.put the locking ring on turn it until the arrows match up.the pumps one unit so the whole pump has to be replaced.
    nice one. are you a mechanic by any chance you seem very knowledgeable on all this kinda stuff?
  9. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #9
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by marcusd View Post
    nice one. are you a mechanic by any chance you seem very knowledgeable on all this kinda stuff?
    No not a mechanic but I did work in a garage many moons ago as a trainee.