2006 Holden Barina (TK) — Repair Solution

1.4L Z14XEP 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol · Poor Performance · Engine

Holden Barina (TK) Poor Performance Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Holden
Model: Barina (TK)
Year: 2006
Engine: 1.4L Z14XEP 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol
Area: Engine
Category: Poor Performance

Customer Complaint

Report from Nigel Tilley from Aussie Tune

The vehicle was surging, hesitating and generally running poorly.

Problem Summary

The owner advised us that the fault mainly occurred after the vehicle was driven for more than 25 minutes. It also had poor fuel economy. The problem was not present when the owner's wife drove the car.

We drove the vehicle for about 30 mins to experience the fault. We found surging/lacking power under medium to heavy acceleration. It also had an intermittent rough idle that felt like a lack of fuel (eg weak fuel pump).

There was not a problem until the vehicle was driven for more than 20 minutes.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeHOLBA06123
Vehicle2006 Holden Barina (TK)
Engine1.4L Z14XEP 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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