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Help wanted> Have a standard VL that is missing really badly on idle and in low revs. It has had a new dizzy module and evrything checks out alright in the computer. The problem is intermittent which makes it even harder to diagnose. Anyone got any special things to check?
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Sounds like crank angle sensor.
Very common on these cars. Make sure you get the dizzy bearing changed too or the new one will go pretty quickly.
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Try adjusting the airflow meter..dig the plastic plug out and use a small flat blade....with the engine off and the plug to the airflow meter unplugged, get a multimeter and probe pins 1 and 6 and turn the screw to acheive about 375 ohms, factory setting
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First check the easy things like spark plug leads are on tight and also check the condition of the plugs....If you need new leads I sell them cheaper than anyone.
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Check your external fuel pump and change the fuel filter. Is the pump noisy when you first turn the ignition on?
If not a fuel problem (many VL's suffer from this due to owner allowing tank to run very low or nearly dry), then check the rubber boot that
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Could any of what you posted help my Astra? I hear VL's are from the same era and possess similar problems. If you haven't seen my post my car will just die when I put it in gear, the only thing I can do at the moment is keep the air con on to keep the ca
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