I also have an intermittent cutting out 1998 1.8 16v Xsara, and have been round the whole system so far and have come to the conclusion that it could be the coils.
the car can run for weeks with no faults the out of the blue will judder as your driving along as if its 'missed' some times the engine cuts out altogether normally it will kick back in after dipping the clutch, also when idling the revs drop to around 600 - 700 rpm and the engine is very lumpy, when this has happened I have been over all the connections but no joy any one any thoughts, great car otherwise.
I read in one of the replies that the gunsons ecu tester works on the xsara diagnostic socket anyone got a part no or model number for this device and how much are they.
many thanks to anyone who takes time to scratch the grey matter and respond[:o)]
Xsara cutting out !!!
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Sl4yer
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The only time my ZX has done anything like that is when it's low on fuel (the fuel pick up is appalling - the last 10 litres or so can't be used). I learnt to keep it well topped up after I'd had it 3 days and it packed up (temporarily) in the outside lane of the M62!
I know you're looking at the ignition, but have you eliminated the fuel system as a potential cause?
I know you're looking at the ignition, but have you eliminated the fuel system as a potential cause?
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jeremy
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