Hello, my Epica has been inactive for almost two years because it has a failure that no one has been able to solve yet. Its problem is that, when setting the first gears, revolutions raise almost to the top and then suddenly drop. When this happens, the car hits really hard; so much that, when it does, the yellow engine light turns on, not allowing me to accelerate, losing power and driving almost neutral. I need to turn it off and start the engine again so that it continues working properly. I really need some help.
What you need to do is to service the throttle body, and it will definitely get better: 1- remove the battery. 2- take out the MAF sensor, blow it and apply some spray for cleaning the carburator. Disconnect the thick hose that goes from the throttle body to the engine and clean it with the same spray, including the two little holes. 3- clean deeply the throttle body's turning device so that it has a better mobility when opening and closing. If you are able to remove the whole throttle body, that would be the ideal thing. You need to replace the air filter as well and clean the ducts that lead to the MAF sensor. You then wait for the spray to dry and try starting the engine. Please tell me if it worked. Hope it does!
levone, after taking the car to many different mechanics, the last finally found the problem and, effectively, it was the throttle body. It was dirty, he cleaned it and the strong hits and engine light disappeared. The only bad thing now is that it slowly hits when setting the reverse, just as when I decelerate it at 12 mph. Even though they are lightly felt, I am worried it can get damaged again. I was told that, as I drive it, the soft bumps will disappear. The only thing the mechanic told me I can do now is to buy a new throttle body. Is it expensive? Thank you very much for your comment, you were right.
I have 2008 Chevrolet Epica and appear to have some kind of electrical fault. A few months ago I could hear the passenger door making a sound as if it was trying to lock or unlock when I used the central locking fob. The doors did lock so no problem i thought. Now the doors lock while driving especially when I indicate, the central locking button in the car no longer works and the doors seem to have a mind of their own - locking or unlocking. When I use the fob to lock the car, it will lock and then unlock itself, i do this a few times and it will remain locked. Any help ?