Corsa (1999) making a spluttering sound

Hi everyone,


I have a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa that when I turn the ignition it sort of splutters and it does start, but sort of shudders before it's fine.

I find that if the car is full of people it's worse, if it cuts out, the battery light goes red, that happens only really when i don't trun the key that hard..

Any ideas??

thanks

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  • motorguy
    motorguy Posts: 22,452
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    Unfortunately it could be one of a hundred things.

    If its otherwise running fine though, chances are its a sensor or a relatively simple fix. Any local small garages near you?
  • yes, but not open today and I always get soo ripped off by them.

    never mind, will take it to some tomorrow
  • motorguy
    motorguy Posts: 22,452
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    edited 31 August 2009 at 4:27PM
    yes, but not open today and I always get soo ripped off by them.

    never mind, will take it to some tomorrow

    Try a different one? Is there no one can recommend someone decent and reasonably priced in your area?

    I'd a similar problem on my Alfa. Here was a breakdown of the charges if it helps

    Read ECU for error code - £30
    Part (Air flow meter) - £90
    Labour (2 hrs) - £60
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