Couhing, Spluttering (and The Galaxy Doesn't Sound To Good Either&

[Gee]

whilst returning from a journey today, my galaxy engine starting acting up, cutting in and out, eventually cutting out and leaving me stuck in traffic. had a look under bonnet, no smoke, leaks, dodgy leads (that i could see), but was a faint smell of burning....couldn't find a source for the smell. Tried car again 5 mins later and hey presto..started. Got home (20 miles) with the odd bit of kangarooing thrown in. Went to start car 1 hour later, took about 30 seconds of coughing and spluttering (sounded like it was firing on 3 cylinders) and then ticked over no problem.

 

Anybody got any thoughts???

 

1996 2.0I GLX petrol

Edited May 19, 2009 by Gee

[seatkid]

Most likely an ignition problem. Check plugs,leads and coilpack(s).

[Gee]

Most likely an ignition problem. Check plugs,leads and coilpack(s).

 

Thanks for suggestion. i have removed plugs and cleaned/refitted them, leads are relatively new and show no signs of wear, also checked coil packs..doesn't seem to be any problems with them. Have removed plug leads one at a time, with engine running, car runs as you would expect with only three leads connected. have also cleaned Idle air control valve/air filter/run a diagnostic check for engine management (no faults) and generally checked all plugs and electrical connections.

 

Contemplating cleaning injectors next...

[Gee]

Most likely an ignition problem. Check plugs,leads and coilpack(s).

 

Thanks for suggestion. i have removed plugs and cleaned/refitted them, leads are relatively new and show no signs of wear, also checked coil packs..doesn't seem to be any problems with them. Have removed plug leads one at a time, with engine running, car runs as you would expect with only three leads connected. have also cleaned Idle air control valve/air filter/run a diagnostic check for engine management (no faults) and generally checked all plugs and electrical connections.

 

Contemplating cleaning injectors next...

 

 

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