Losing power

2013 VAUXHALL CORSA
20,000 MILES
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CATHERINE BURNS
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Hi, I got a second hand engine put in and since then it will not go anywhere without cutting out. i got a map sensor because it came up with fault for it. it is choking when I drive. really stuck now on what it could be. any help would be grateful. thanks.
Jan 26, 2018 at 10:59 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

This sounds like you have a crankshaft angle sensor that is going out be we should run the codes first to see what comes up.

Here is a guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken

Jan 28, 2018 at 5:39 AM
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