Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 22:32:04 -0800 From: "Rob & Gretchen Perry" <syllablenopsamks.net> Subject: Re: Coughs and splutters when setting off
When was the last time you did a full tuneup including spark plug wires? Spark plug wires can cause some strange symptoms if they're worn and grounding to the bloch. Also, may be a vacuum leak. Are all of your vacuum operated accessories (e.g. dash vents) working properly? Robert Booth wrote in message <74ejgc$3b2$1nopsam.tesco.net>... >Can anybody point me in the right direction to solve the problem I have on >my '89 900S 16V. >Recently when I come to a stop at a junction or set of lights when I press >the accelerator to set off again the engine will cough, splutter and >occasionally backfire and generally run very roughly. The only way I can get >on the go again is to keep pressing the accelerator until the revs build up >(this doesn't happen immediately - it revs slightly then splutters and so >on) and then wheelspin across the junction - not good for tyres or police >attention!!! Its like when you press the accelerator the engine revs just >die. I thought it might have been a combination of the recent cold weather >and the fact that it hasn't run for about 2 weeks but when I eventually got >it on the motorway it seemed to have a slight misfire even doing 70 mph. > I had a similar problem a few months back but that time the engine would >die completely (mainly at junctions, but did do it on normal roads just >driving along), the check engine light would illuminate, and the car would >be very, very difficult to restart - if at all. This seemed to be cured by >taking the throttle position sensor off and spraying contact cleaner into it >(its the switch type sensor incidentally). > >Any info or pointers would be much appreciated. > >Rob Booth. > >
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