hi,have got a 1.6sx(02 plate)and am having problems with the engnie.every now and then(and its getting more often now)it gets very jumpy-its as though you are putting your foot on and off the accelerator pedal.also erratic idle as well.Have taken to dealer and although mechanic felt problem when he drove was unable to find any problem.was wondering if anyone else has encountered this?have read may be problems with engine computer unit(ecu)on 1.6 could this be problem?many thanks,Simon
This has happened to me a couple of times when it rains.no clues at the moment.
sidevon Wrote:hi,have got a 1.6sx(02 plate)and am having problems with the engnie.every now and then(and its getting more often now)it gets very jumpy-its as though you are putting your foot on and off the accelerator pedal.also erratic idle as well.Have taken to dealer and although mechanic felt problem when he drove was unable to find any problem.was wondering if anyone else has encountered this?have read may be problems with engine computer unit(ecu)on 1.6 could this be problem?many thanks,Simon
Hi sidevon,
I have just bought an 06 Tacuma 1.6 sx and i get the same problem. But mine seems to be when its low on fuel so i thought it could be down to sludge/crap clogging the fuel pump/filter. Doesn't seem to happen when tank is full so jury is still out on that one. I used to own a Wreg Lanos 1.6 sx which the wife has just reminded me that we used to get the same problem with that. I had the lanos looked at and the mechanics at my local Chevrolet/Daewoo dealer just scratched their heads and could not sort it. Even after 2 new fuel pumps and filters, it was still the same. It eventually led to the fuel gauge completely failing and then numerous other probs. I have since found out that the 1.6 engine in the tacuma is exactly the same as was in the lanos,so apparently the Tacumas are sometimes susceptable to the same probs as the LAnos. I sincerely hope that is not the case. If i manage to find out what is causing our little stutter, i will let you know immediately.Likewise, if you find out before me, please let me know. It would be extremely interesting to know what is causing it.
Regards.
Davo