Starts, drives and cuts out

Tiny
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  • 2000 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
  • 1.8L
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  • 180,000 MILES
Hi there, the car runs and drives, but then cuts out and you have to wait a while for it to restart. I have had diagnostic test done and I computer connected saying thermostat problem. Then the car will cut out and the computer will not connect to the car. I have had the thermostat changed. I am now being told by two different mechanics it is the ECU. Please help. I have a special needs child who I am unable to get to school.
Thursday, September 14th, 2017 AT 12:22 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Yes I think it is the computer as well. Try to get a used one this will save money. It may need to be programmed you may get away with not having to.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, September 14th, 2017 AT 4:33 PM
Tiny
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Thank you. Sent ECU away for repairs and they found two problems so � 228. To fix just waiting for part to come back to re fit.
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Thursday, September 14th, 2017 AT 10:27 PM
Tiny
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Please let us know what happens so it will help others.

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, September 15th, 2017 AT 3:42 PM
Tiny
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Ok it was the ecu and air mass sensor. Great place repaired it. The ecu doctor in Plymouth. All running now so far so good
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Sunday, September 17th, 2017 AT 10:41 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

Cheers, Ken
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Sunday, September 17th, 2017 AT 12:06 PM
Tiny
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Hi there I have aanother question on the car. My eml is on an had ddiagnostic test and got a fault code of p0110 air temperature sensor high. I finally got the part but have no idea where it goes on the car. Ive been told it is on the pipe after the air mass sensor going towards the throttle body but my pipe has nothing on it can anyone help locate it please.
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Thursday, March 15th, 2018 AT 1:50 PM
Tiny
STEVE W.
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It will be in the air intake system, it may be part of the MAF sensor or installed in the manifold itself.
Would it be possible to post pictures here of the sensor and the engine intake? Looking at the engines online there are a number of variations shown.
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Thursday, March 15th, 2018 AT 2:56 PM

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