VX sat for a while, now won't idle, runs irratic

[Sprey]

If its been sitting for awhile. you sure the fuel is all clean and the fuel filter is not cloggy?

might pay to replace it.

[VCrossfan]

Also check the Engine Coolent Sensor. Located that the front right of engine right below the throttle cable, a 2 wire unit thats takes a 19mm wrench. Helped mine mainly when cold...

[mybirdcanfly]

OK, I overlooked the obvious.
After putting in the first 2 sensors I took the PCV out, sprayed with gumout.

The engine light went from flashing on and off to a constant on.
It ran much better on the ride home, could almost idle, and went back to the original high idle.

BUT....a new thing has just surfaced...the shifting from one gear to the other is like a sledge hammer....NEVER had this before....what's up with that????

I'm starting to think that this is vacuum related, otherwise why would that shifting be so off now.

[etlsport]

the flashing check engine light is almost certainly because of an engine misfire.. if its slowly improving i would probably chalk it up to bad gas.. have you tried heet or something similar to remove water from the gas?


the trans sounds like a separate problem with the mode selector switch, more than likely you will see the indicator lights on the dashboard flickering or switching between gears even when you arent touching the shifter, this is a common problem and easily fixed from what ive seen (havent done one myself, but would be willing to help if you wanted to bring the VX down my way)

[alterastro]

OK, I overlooked the obvious.
After putting in the first 2 sensors I took the PCV out, sprayed with gumout.

The engine light went from flashing on and off to a constant on.
It ran much better on the ride home, could almost idle, and went back to the original high idle.

BUT....a new thing has just surfaced...the shifting from one gear to the other is like a sledge hammer....NEVER had this before....what's up with that????

I'm starting to think that this is vacuum related, otherwise why would that shifting be so off now.

Sounds kinda similar to my problem.... http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=17405

Not had chance to fix yet, but have got a new inlet gasket and will be replacing that soon.

Fingers crossed!

Nick