Dom H
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Oh the joys of the 1.0 12v.
This happens on almost every drive, the car ocassionally bogs down and the EML will come on.. Changing gear or dipping the clutch usually clears it for a bit before it happens again. Also, when first starting up and pulling away after it's been sat for a few hours it really struggles and the revs drop a fook load.
Obviously this is a common for these little engines, because everyone has these problems! Am I right in thinking I need to replace the air flow meter? I've left it a while but really want it sorted now as I reckon I'm fully rinsing petrol. 
I'm such a newb when it comes to engines so I haven't a clue. Can someone confirm what it is I need and if I'd be able to fix it myself or get a garage/mate to do it. Cheers! 
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Dom H
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Originally posted by kenny-g
idle control valve? crank shaft sensor?
How can I find out?
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kenny-g
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you can use the famous paper clip test
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Hamish
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not on a one litre u cant, i dont think. Unless you want to start replacing sensors willy nilly get it on a diagnostic's machine
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Dom H
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Originally posted by Hamish
not on a one litre u cant, i dont think.
Correct. I'll get it to a garage then.. How much am I looking at spending?
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Hamish
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Im pretty sure vaux charge about £30 jus to plug it in and tell you what the problem is
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Dom H
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Great..  I shall ask around and see if I can get it cheaper.
If it is just a sensor, about how much will it cost to replace?
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Hamish
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That depends what sensor it is
I remember going to vauxhall for an ICV and the guy saying £250. I was like . He wasnt joking  .
Just get sensors from a motorfactors. I would have said anwhere from £50 to £100 if you fit it yourself
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Dom H
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Cheers for the help buddy.
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kenny-g
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i got my icv for 85 i think....
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VegasPhil
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Registered: 16th Jan 05
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Fuck that. Clean it.
Rob B used to do his all the time
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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kenny-g
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Originally posted by VegasPhil
Fuck that. Clean it.
Rob B used to do his all the time
on the red gsi?
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valverguy
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Registered: 9th May 06
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use carb cleaner and clean that fucker up. I have never had to replace an ICV always cleaned it and its worked a treat.
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Hamish
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Why is everybody assuming its the ICV, i sould be any number censors 
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csweatherston
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Registered: 16th Jan 06
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my mrs's 1.ltr 12v was doing this.....its VERY likely to be the icv..... but its not cleanable easliy.....its built in to the stepper motor
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