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Complaints Chart Opel Vectra A

Appendix

Complaints Chart

ComplaintsNote
Engine starts poorly or not at allPreconditions for the use of this chart are
Engine starts but stalls againEngine functioning correctly
Cold driving behaviour poor, jerking(timing, valves, etc.)
Idle speed not correct/too highControl unit and lead connections in good
Idle CO value not adjustablecondition
Jerking when acceleratingExhaust system in good condition
Jerking when in constant driving operationCorrect control of intake air pre-heating
Warm starting problemsClean air cleaner installed
Poor performance
Fuel consumption too high
Backfiring when coasting
CAUSEREMEDY
XXXXXXXXXX-Check with TECH 1 or evaluate self-diagnosis
XXXInductive pulse pick-upCheck, replace if necessary
XXXPrimary signal (Ter.I, ignition coil)Check, if necessary replace ignition coil
XXXSecondary signal (Ter.4, ignition coil)Check, if necessary replace ignition coil
XXOperating faultStart as directed (idle speed)
XXXXXXFuel pressure outside toleranceCheck, if necessary replace fuel pump
XXXXXXXXXFuel quality not normedUse normed fuel quality
XXXXXXXXXFilter in fuel circuit dirtyReplace

Complaints Chart

ComplaintsNote
Engine starts poorly or not at allPreconditions for the use of this chart are
Engine starts but stalls againEngine functioning correctly
Cold driving behaviour poor, jerking(timing, valves, etc.)
Idle speed not correct/too highControl unit and lead connections in good
Idle CO value not adjustablecondition
Jerking when acceleratingExhaust system in good condition
Jerking when in constant driving operationCorrect control of intake air pre-heating
Warm starting problemsClean air cleaner installed
Poor performance
Fuel consumption too high
Backfiring when coasting
CAUSEREMEDY
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X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
XPre-throttle valve/idle corrector needlesticks or is stiff, pre-throttle adjuster defectiveImprove ease of movement, if necessary replace components
XXXXXXXXFloat defective/level incorrectReplace float
XXXXXXXXFloat needle sticks/valve leakyClean needle, if necessary replace valve
XXXXXXXXXDirt in carburettor/corrosionClean carburettor, check, if necessary replace
XXXXXXControl unit defectiveTry other control unit, if necessary replace