vectra c runs crap/spluttering

vetcraman | 20:06 Tue 10th Mar 2009 | Cars

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Hiya all.

I have a vauxhall vectra c 2002,2.2 16v petrol. It has recently started to run badly- revs jump up/down - spluttering when driving. Still has loads of power though.

any ideas what it is? i thought it could be lambada sensor? its had a new air flow meter last year.

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Panic Button

Possibly the coil pack.

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Mind you, for either the lambda sensor or coil pack you would probably see the emission light come on.

Any dashboard warnings? If so it needs a check on a diagnostic computer.

vetcraman

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No dashboard lights yet..... But has cut out a few times though! And also chucks out alot of smoke on start up.

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Is it due a service?

vetcraman

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no mate,ive changed oil,plugs etc within last 2k.

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