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novadave24
06-02-12, 02:48 AM
I have a probelm when i go to pull away is fine in frist gear then some times it comes on in 2cd gear then goes out and does it in 3rd but never stays on only for like 4 secs so :confused: help lol

mowgli
06-02-12, 07:56 AM
dizzy/coil is the usual thing.

Will F
06-02-12, 08:31 AM
What engine???

And its pointless starting athreasd like this unless you've at least flashed the codes up!

novadave24
06-02-12, 12:33 PM
its a gte 1.6 engine

novadave24
06-02-12, 12:34 PM
if it is would i have to change it or is there anything i can do to it ?

mowgli
06-02-12, 01:14 PM
when the eml comes on & then disappears during normal running & leaves no telltale light, its pretty much always coil/dizzy.. the coils aren't the greatest, and the hall effect sensor in the dizzy does break down.

novadave24
06-02-12, 01:32 PM
ok thanks i go buy new coil then :)