starved engine

[auzzy2000]

Sometimes my xe runs great then somtimes when you put your foot down it seems to be starved of fuel.if you floor it.its holding back a bit,you have to gently ease the pedal otherwise its like not going anywhere.then a few minutes later it clears up.is it to do with heat like somthing warming up properly or somthing.help/advice is truly appreicated:thumb:

[Plug]

my 1 litre does this and also when i corner it does it. even on a full tank :(

[auzzy2000]

mine does it most when ive driven for say ten to ffteen mins and stop refuel or just pick up someone.then it happens and doesnt happen again for a while!!

[craig green]

I'd say it's nothing to do with fuel.
More than likely the CTS sensor or another electrical issue.

[auzzy2000]

whats the cts censor??

[GRUNT 16V]

cts ( coolant temp sensor) at the front to the left where the thermostat is

[craig green]

Blue sensor, 2pins. Make sure it isnt the loom wires going to it that arent frayed or chafed.

The 1 wire sender is for the temp gauge (ignore it)

[Riggy]

could be an air lock in the fuel tank , blooked breather hose , but id still got for CTS

[Ben]

Dodgy earthstrap

[Southie]

If it was the CTS though, wouldn't it give a EML warning?

[GRUNT 16V]

If it was the CTS though, wouldn't it give a EML warning?
very rare that they bring the eml on

[Southie]

very rare that they bring the eml on

mmm interesting. My c16xe has a similar flatspot so could be worth be checking this on mine then.

[AlexW]

+1 CTS or check the engine earths!