hard starting

2008 CHEVROLET CORSA
150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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MAGAIVER
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I have a bakkie corsa utility 1.4, it just started having a hard starting, or sometime is not starting at all, i change fuel filter, spark plugs, and a crankshaft censor but still, its having a problem, when it started once it reach operating temp, it start to misfire a bit. Please help i dont know how to solve it now
Dec 2, 2013 at 10:03 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like you have a engine vacuum leak here is a guide to help you confirm and fix the issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-cranks-excessively-before-starting

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers
Dec 3, 2013 at 5:27 AM
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MAGAIVER
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Thanks for the guides it showed me the MAF was causing the problem all fixed.
Dec 13, 2013 at 5:07 AM