Planty02
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Ive got a 1.4 8v corsa (1995) and recently it has been struggling to start first time. The engine is turning over but i have to pump the accelerator pedal constantly for about 30 seconds before the engine will start. After that the engine judders for about another 30 seconds before idling normally. Also the car has started juddering when im driving along and occasionally stalling. Once its been started once its fine (it will start again afterwards) but still judders as im driving.
I have tryed searching for an answer but cant find anything similar.
Any help appreciated, thanks in advance. 
[Edited on 17-05-2006 by Planty02]
[Edited on 18-05-2006 by Planty02]
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Rob B
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Fueling problem it sounds like, maybe the pump ?
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Planty02
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thanks rob, this was one of my thoughts too. Any idea how much a new one is or if its an easy job to do?
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Rob B
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easy job to change i think, ring autovaux or vauxhall for a price. 
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Planty02
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Is it under the big round plastic cover under the back seats - might try scrappies too
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Rob B
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Yeah its under there mate, be careful cause yours could either be SPI or MPI so you need the right one obviously.
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Planty02
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ok how do I tell which one it is?
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Black Corsa SRi
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Part number? I'd assume they'll be different
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Ry_B
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It's probably single point being an M reg
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Planty02
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Took it down to vauxhall to get an opinion and they said its most likely to be the coolant temp sensor. Got a new one for £10.19 and replaced it. All seems well so far apart from one little judder. Hopiong for a cold wet night then the real test will be if it starts first time with no problems.
Thanks for all the help guys
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Planty02
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*** UPDATE ***
Just tryed to start it again after its stood for a night and the problem is still there with the new sensor fitted. I'm gonna take it back to vaux now.
[Edited on 17-05-2006 by Planty02]
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Rob B
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Fuel pump 
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Planty02
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Wouldn't vauxhall have suggested this if it is a likely suspect tho?? (no offence to you Rob).
Just got back and they wanna charge £45 for a diagnostic test 
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jrmroxx
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Go for cheap option try fuel filter!
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Planty02
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I'm gonna try give it a good servicing tommorow if the weather holds up. Oil change, new oil filter, spark plugs, lambda sensor (been told this could be causing the problems), fuel filter and coolent. Even if it doesnt fix it, it cant do any harm
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PaulW
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try the plugs & leads, aswell as dizzy cap & rotor arm if its got a dizzy
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Planty02
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Found out that one of the HT leads was arcing - replaced them and all seems well
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