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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Will Bailes on 31 July 2011, 10:22:35

Title: Struggling to start after standing for a few hours
Post by: Will Bailes on 31 July 2011, 10:22:35

I have a 2.2 cdx auto. Since i bought the car it struggles to turn over, coughs and splutters and i have no power through accelerator. After half mile or so it runs fine. My mechanic mate has had the computer on it. It showed a fault with 02 sensor which we changed. Now all fault codes are clear. We also changed sparl plugs as they were knackered and changed a leaking air pipe, cleaned throttle body and it still hasnt solved the problem!!!!! HELP! Its drivin me nuts

Title: Re: Struggling to start after standing for a few hours
Post by: Jimbob on 31 July 2011, 10:23:43

It sounds like a cam sensor issue...

classic symptoms, and they dont 'always' show a fault code.

I'd be tempted on a new GM part and see how it goes.

aside from that...well serviced?  newish air and fuel filters (often neglected)?

Title: Re: Struggling to start after standing for a few hours
Post by: Will Bailes on 31 July 2011, 19:12:43

Yeah its got full service history and pretty decent nick for a 51 plate- ill have to get that cam sensor checked n changed and give that a go, cheers n hopefully it sorts it once and for all!!

Title: Re: Struggling to start after standing for a few hours
Post by: Jimbob on 31 July 2011, 19:47:50

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Yeah its got full service history and pretty decent nick for a 51 plate- ill have to get that cam sensor checked n changed and give that a go, cheers n hopefully it sorts it once and for all!!

Dont beleive your service history...

some garages, inc main dealer are great at charging for parts they dont / havent changed.

Get under and have a look - you can normally tell how old something looks....If its more than 2 years old - change it  :y