I have a 1999 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8LS petrol. When I start the car in the morning or after several hours of standing the car starts and then quickly switches off and needs to be re-started. Seems as though it will not idle- as if the automatic choke is not working to keep it idling or summit. Once it warms up- no problem about switching off. Would appreciate any ideas/ comments/ remedies
It's not the choke because it's fuel injected ;-)
Could be the water temperature sensor not detecting that the engine is cold.
Might be problems with the ECU forgetting it's idle settings?
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Yup, that's a nightmare alright.
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Thanks, What is the ECU and how is it replaced ?
No idea. I just know that one time when my car battery ran flat the ECU 'forgot' it's settings and consequently the car would not idle at all.
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