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2006 Vauxhall Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Rpm, Engine, Engine performance.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on June 22, 2010

2006 Other Vauxhall Models UNDER ACELARATION IN FIRST AND SE

Engine Performance problem
2006 Other Vauxhall Models 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 39000 miles

I have recently purchased a 2006 vauxhall vivaro sportive ctdi 1,9 deisel.. its seems that when i accelerate in second gear slightly hard it wont go over 28 to 30rpm, it also does simmilar in the 3rd gear about 30rpm...so i have to change gear...is there a limiter on this to protect from over accelerating or is there a fault of some kind.any advice would be appreciated before i take it in to a garage,,it ticks over fine and drives smooth too,thanks..........see my other little problem on steering i have put on .
Avatar Asked by phil mac

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Replied on June 27, 2010

it is fitted with a rev limiter

Tiny Answered by Dave H (expert)
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