2004 Opel Corsa Lot of challgenges

COHENC

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2004 OPEL CORSA
1.4L
4 CYL
FWD
MANUAL
120,000 MILES

The car was driving fine, really a joy to drive.
Car started to idle erratic, on close inspection the plugs and wires was replaced. Car idle normally afterwards BUT on cold start the revs will not increase, if pressing the accelerator the car cuts out. If left for a minute idling the revs increases but very very slowly, like a dead spot.
The car has absolutely no power and giving very bad gas mileage, also battling to get revs when on running temperature
The timing belt, tensioner and water pump was replaced a month before all my troubles started.

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,755 POSTS

Has the check engine light come on? Have you checked the catalytic converter to see if it is plugged? Have you checked the throttle position sensor?

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Wednesday, February 12th, 2014 AT 3:00 PM

COHENC

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The engine light did not come on. I've checked the idle cold start valve. Not sure how to check throttle sensor or the catalytic converter?
I did noticed previously the engine light came on briefly and the manual said it is a emission problem but this was for a minute or two a couple of months since.

Thanks for your support