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dj_enzo
30th November 2011, 02:24
hi my saxo vts is running rich and the car cuts out when revs drop fast. i'm unsure of what the problem could be.
the car feels like its under performing as well

Cam
30th November 2011, 02:56
Get a fault code reader on it mate :)

MrChris
30th November 2011, 03:42
If you live near Surrey I'm sure my bro will diagnose for 20 quid

dj_enzo
30th November 2011, 04:04
not really got the cash at the minute as so close to christmas just looking for an idea what it might be

Cam
30th November 2011, 04:06
Could be a 02 sensor, coolent temp sensor maybe the map sensor the list is endless mate. I got same problem.

skids_vts
30th November 2011, 13:31
Yes mate i have exactly the same problem, doesnt happen all the time tho, not really bothered to be honest as saxos are a pile of w**k anyway!!

dj_enzo
30th November 2011, 19:07
i'm gonna start by checking all the earths first then maybe a new coilpack but theres no rush

S666UKH
30th November 2011, 23:15
It could be a map sensor or O2 sensor.

Any smoke coming 4rm the exhaust

dj_enzo
30th November 2011, 23:42
It could be a map sensor or O2 sensor.

Any smoke coming 4rm the exhaust

hard to tell as its so cold outside but yeah there is smoke white smoke

bigdazza
1st December 2011, 01:36
Mine was the lambds sensor and the icv, changed both ( for brand new brand names ) and the problem was solved.