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Got the wife a idea active 04 reg petrol a few weeks back, she tells me it's missing and she is getting 26 to the gallon. Any advice would be great, money's tight so it's diy time. Thanks
Going to clean sensors today and try to locate fuel filter, will keep you postedGot the wife a idea active 04 reg petrol a few weeks back, she tells me it's missing and she is getting 26 to the gallon. Any advice would be great, money's tight so it's diy time. Thanks
It's a AXA1A version 00B 1368CC if that helps. Any ideas? Excuse the punGoing to clean sensors today and try to locate fuel filter, will keep you posted
Got the wife a idea active 04 reg petrol a few weeks back, she tells me it's missing and she is getting 26 to the gallon. Any advice would be great, money's tight so it's diy time. Thanks
Hi Zeewulf, im in Torquay, south Devon, the car gets used a lot around town and it's quite hilly here. We have a bypass to local areas so the car gets a good run as well.What sort of trips are you doing as my 1.4 idea gets easily 44+. Also which area are you ?
Do the obvious first, check Air Filter isn't clogged and it's in good condition, check spark plugs are good. Basically everything that are service items and help with fuel combustion, engine breathing. If you need to use the diagnostic socket it's behind the panel in the passenger side footwell, just under the little shelf.
Also welcome to the Idea club, not many of us on here but they are great little cars....
Hi Zeewulf, im in Torquay, south Devon, the car gets used a lot around town and it's quite hilly here. We have a bypass to local areas so the car gets a good run as well.
I've read it should be about 44+ and a nippy little car.
Been under the hood today, air system looks good and I found the diagnostic plug thanks.
I will give the plugs a check, thanks for the help I was feeling lonely ��
plugs and leads.
you could even drive without the airfilter - briefly to see if it helps..
when it "misses" - do you get any warning lights on dash..??
Charlie
If it's missing it could be one of the ignition coils.
agreed - but they cost money..,
plugs and leads are CHEAP .
TBH if it's got as far as needing a coil..then you could be looking burnt stuff, as it's "plug-neglect" that tends to cause bigger issues,:bang:
punto 2 especially..
if it starts and idles o.k.,
then it'll just need a basic service and "setting-up" ,
in all honesty the £1100 1.4 we had ,
was "treated" to 1 x oil and 1 x coolant top-up in 30K miles,
never missed a beat.., :worship:
just had the annoying airbag errors ( Cat C):bang:
Ignition coils at ECP are £23 or £43 for Magneti, you can also get 30% off this weekend until midnight Sunday.
But to be honest before doing that I'd get a garage to check if it is the coil thats causing the missing.
Hi Zeewulf, thanks for the advice, is it best to change the ignition coils if I change the plugs or try just plugs first?What sort of trips are you doing as my 1.4 idea gets easily 44+. Also which area are you ?
Do the obvious first, check Air Filter isn't clogged and it's in good condition, check spark plugs are good. Basically everything that are service items and help with fuel combustion, engine breathing. If you need to use the diagnostic socket it's behind the panel in the passenger side footwell, just under the little shelf.
Also welcome to the Idea club, not many of us on here but they are great little cars....
Just read other posts, plugs first. HahaHi Zeewulf, thanks for the advice, is it best to change the ignition coils if I change the plugs or try just plugs first?
Starts, idles fineJust read other posts, plugs first. Haha
Not a bad deal at ecp, let's hope coils are good, thanks guys will keep you posted.
That's my Sunday sorted
Starts, idles fine
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