Engine cutting out and stalling

Tiny
LINDA ROUNDS
  • MEMBER
  • 2004 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 80,000 MILES
My car started to lose power. This has got worse as on a short twenty minute journey it lost power several times and stalled at least three times whilst driving the engine cuts out completely.
Friday, March 15th, 2019 AT 4:45 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 108,262 POSTS
Hi Linda and thanks for using 2CarPros.

First, please understand this vehicle isn't offered in the US, so technical information is very limited for me.

When you say it cuts out, does it start right back up? I ask because this could be related to a fuel pressure issue or even a partially plugged catalytic converter. With that in mind, here are a couple links I would like you to review. See if there is anything that mirrors what you are experiencing and let me know.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/bad-catalytic-converter-symptoms

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

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I hope something I listed helps. If you can think of anything specific or a condition when it seems most likely to happen during, let me know. Also, if you have other questions, let me know.

Take care,
Joe
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Saturday, March 16th, 2019 AT 4:10 PM

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