The usual 1.9 cdti symtoms....

[Geoff644NI]

Don't think its turbo because when the car is on boost it runs fine, and there doesnt seem to be any blue smoke as if the turbo bearings are gone just diesel smoke.

Did some digging through my service invoices and found that the car previously displayed fault codes P0180 fuel temp sensor and P0190 Fuel rail pressure sensor, but dont think it's related as when those codes where got the car used to cut out throwing up an em light and then churn and churn to start again, but hasnt done it since.

The other thing i noticed was that vx had done a temporary repair (insulating tape) to the vacuum pipe that goes between the turbo wastegate solenoid to the engine. I took this off and the pipe was split and very thin at the bend. The pipe is two diffrent internal diameter's at both ends so think this is gona be a dealer only sorta thing. Hopefully this might get rid of some of my problems, worth checking if anyone has similar issues

[Dan_BlackSRi]

My mates facelift has the exact same issues, but when we take off the EGR, or fiddle around it runs perfect for about a day then goes back to misfiring and being sluggish - we think injectors, but will look for any deterioration on any pipes.

[dave r]

My mates facelift has the exact same issues, but when we take off the EGR, or fiddle around it runs perfect for about a day then goes back to misfiring and being sluggish - we think injectors, but will look for any deterioration on any pipes.

hello dan would you get a fault code with blocked injecters .

[Dan_BlackSRi]

hello dan would you get a fault code with blocked injecters .

I don't know, I wouldn't think so if one is only slightly blocked (but enough to cause issue) - my mates SRi does have any EML.

What we will probably do is completely block off the EGR valve (I know this will bring up an EML - but will run fine) and see how that is for a week, if its the same, they we can defo rule out the EGR (even though his is new, you can never tell).

[briancdti]

Just to update got a brand new egr and the car doesnt seem to be any different

Syptoms: 1) Large cloud of diesel smoke and rough idle from cold starts, any time of year regardless of outside temperature.
2) Missfire noticible when engine is under some strain eg. uphill at approx 1800 rpm and on light throttle.
3) Lack of power below 2000rpm noticible when pulling out of road ends etc. have to slip the clutch to get it to go!
4) Smoke visible in rear view mirror at night when putting the boot down

Parts replaced so far:

• New inlet manifold approx a year ago, swirl flaps operating and linkage fine
• 3rd injector wiring plug has been changed by previous owner connections seem fine and had cable tie round just to be sure
• New egr valve just fitted with fiat square type gasket and no e.m light showing
• New glow plugs
• New air filter

Anyone any ideas? At this stage im thinking vacum pipe, small split in intercooler pipe, or injectors with poor spray pattern??

geoff my car is doing the same im gonna have to get it looked at soon its doing my head in also

[dave r]

I don't know, I wouldn't think so if one is only slightly blocked (but enough to cause issue) - my mates SRi does have any EML.

What we will probably do is completely block off the EGR valve (I know this will bring up an EML - but will run fine) and see how that is for a week, if its the same, they we can defo rule out the EGR (even though his is new, you can never tell).

dan pick my car up in morning from main dealers ,they've supposed to have fixed it,(same problem as yeah mate) pound to a peice of s**t they have'nt. but and its a big but, if it is fixed ill pass on what they've done exactly ,it mite help you and your mate solve your problem ..

[Geoff644NI]

Car is now running alot better with the new egr and vacuum pipe repaired, it seems to accelerate better through the gears

The only problems now are:

• Bad smoke/rough idle when cold

• Slight missfire noticible

Would an injector leaking into the cylinder when the car is swithced off be causing my problems, possibly causing the missfire because of bad fuelling through the same injector?

[dave r]

what a joke picked car up from dealers this morning still not sorted its been more than two months since my car has been running rite.
ive seriously lost all faith in this car dont know what to do next ...

[Dan_BlackSRi]

Car is now running alot better with the new egr and vacuum pipe repaired, it seems to accelerate better through the gears

The only problems now are:

• Bad smoke/rough idle when cold

• Slight missfire noticible

Would an injector leaking into the cylinder when the car is swithced off be causing my problems, possibly causing the missfire because of bad fuelling through the same injector?

I know its a simple thing, but have you given it a proper good thrash and see if it makes any difference, many times this has smoothed things out, plus its fun

[Ollie]

and i thought the 2.2dti was the last of my car trouble lol
i looked today and my swirl bar is of but i cant see how it fits back on , i have been looking for close up pics of it but cant find any

You didn't look that hard then!

http://www.vectra-c.com/forum/showthread.php?t=101508

It doesn't "fit back on". Unless you do the £1 fix of course.

Good luck!