Engine Driveability - Poor driveability in cold run condition Opel Astra G

Engine Driveability - Poor driveability in cold run condition

Models:

Astra-G 98-99

Engines:

1.6 l, 1.4 l

Option:

X14XE, X16XEL

Group:

J - Engine

Troublecode:

Non

Complaint:

Poor Engine Driveability

After starting the cold engine idle becomes very rough. The idle speed may continually rise (up to 2500 rpm) and fall.

Possibly it will get a drop in performance. After warm-up(44°C engine temperature) there will be no problems anymore.

Cause:

Insufficient calibration of the ECU.

Production Solution:

Special part:

No

Remedy:

You have to order a new flashable service engine controlunit from P & A. The controlunit has to be flashed for each engine /transmission typ via TIS-CD 44. Earlier non-flashable ECU`s are no longer available and can be replaced by the following one: