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losing power....not sure why

821 views 9 replies 5 participants last post by  Hugh Myles 
#1 ·
when I'm pulling off in first gear it loses power sometimes i first thought it was in the wet but its also happened on a dry days too
i really don't know whats wrong with it....I'm sure its not normal its only started happening could it be the weather? or something more serious...
i was driving up my drive way which is a pretty steep slope and it died completely even in first it was not moving and the rev meter was at 0 this has never happened before
any replies are really appreciated:confused:
 
#3 ·
If rev counter is staying at zero but engine running, you have an electrical problem. What's the battery like/how old?
 
#4 ·
there is a light on for the airbag alright which I'm getting sorted this week but none other then that, the battery is in the car since i bought it at the beginning of this year, but it seems fine maybe i should change it?
also would the electrical fault show up on an ecu if its checked,because I'm getting that done tomorrow,
 
#5 ·
Assuming it's a pre-2001 petrol, not all diagnostic systems will work ... you'll need Examiner from an Alfa/Fiat dealer or someone with AlfaDiag or FiatECUScan/MultiECUScan on their laptop and a VAG_COM KKL lead.

Whether it shows the exact problem is still unclear but if the battery is good it should show something ...

But a duff battery can send spurious and incorrect codes too .... check the battery is holding charge with a simple multi-meter.
 
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