Recent content by catha79

Hi All, I got the problem sorted. I brought it to my mechanic and it turned out to be a faulty fuel injector. He replaced it and the car is running smoothly again. All for the no-so-pricely sum of €50 including the part. Happy out. Cathal

Hi Donabed, I'll try checking over everything again this weekend. Gonna drop it to my mechanic if I can't figure it out after that. Strangely enough though, I added some Fully Synthetic (bought this by mistake instead of semi-synthetic) oil a couple of days ago as it was low on oil again...

Hi Scott, I don't live in the USA so don't have these places available. I did have the codes checked a couple of months ago but nothing came up. Thanks Cathal

Hi Scott. No the engine light never comes on.

Other than the problem getting worse no. Yesterday I bought a can of Holt EGR and Carb cleaner which specifically mentions to use for MAF sensors. The one I previously uses was just an electronic contact cleaner. I found out at an auto parts dealer that I shouldn't have used that one. I'll...

Hi, My 2000 1.4vvti is giving me some trouble the last while. When I drive it at first (on a cold engine) it misfires for the first 2-4 mins while the engine warms up. It's generally worse if you push the accelerator down further. So far I've changed the spark plugs, oil, air filter...