MANHEAD Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 hi, ive just been driving in my corsa when all of a sudden it started to "kangaroo" (i think thats the term), it didnt matter how much i accelerated it just wouldnt have it. does anyone know what is wrong with it? ive managed to get home tho. P.S the engine management light didnt come on. thanks:help: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levisage Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?75976-Corsa-Kangarooing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANHEAD Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 thanks levisage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANHEAD Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 the more acceleration i do the worse it gets. if thats any help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich81 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 same happened on my vectra a few week ago an took it 2 garage an they couldnt tell me exactly what was wrong, said it was an gearbox or engine problem so was gonna scrap it when a bloke at work said try changing plugs an leads but my model has a coil pack so got one from scrap yard an like new now..had same problems as your describing so might be worth a try..good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaranthus Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Could be the throttle body... do you get a bit more acceleration the more you gear up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.J.Mason Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Hiya , If it's the old corsa it prob is just plugs and leads want cleaning or replacing,if it's the new corsa likely to be the coil packs,neither are a big or expensive job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANHEAD Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 cheers rich81 but i had all that done a few weeks ago. And yes i do get more acceleration when in a higher gear. Do you know how i can fix it? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 same happened on my vectra a few week ago an took it 2 garage an they couldnt tell me exactly what was wrong, said it was an gearbox or engine problem You've obviously found a garage that knows their stuff then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaranthus Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 cheers rich81 but i had all that done a few weeks ago. And yes i do get more acceleration when in a higher gear. Do you know how i can fix it? Thanks I'm not sure if it's the same in every car but the throttle body might be getting stuck. You might be able to get away with cleaning it up, seeing if there's any debris stuck in there, otherwise you may have to replace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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