Question 1

DPF blockage from short journeys (1.3 CDTi)

Accepted Answer

The diesel particulate filter on the 1.3 CDTi needs regular sustained runs at motorway speeds to regenerate. Cars used mainly for short urban trips light up the DPF warning, lose power and may go into limp mode; repeated interrupted regenerations also dilute the engine oil with diesel.

Question 2

Clogged EGR valve (1.3 CDTi)

Accepted Answer

Carbon build-up in the EGR valve and inlet manifold on the 1.3 CDTi causes hesitation, rough idle, black smoke, an engine management light and limp mode. It is made worse by short journeys and long periods of idling.

Question 3

Timing chain stretch (1.3 CDTi)

Accepted Answer

The 1.3 CDTi timing chain can stretch, especially with long oil change intervals or the wrong oil, giving a rattle on cold start, rough running and cam/crank correlation codes. If ignored the chain can jump teeth and damage the valves.

Vauxhall CorsaCorsa D

Known issues and common problems

Vauxhall CorsaCorsa D

Known issues and common problems

DPF blockage from short journeys (1.3 CDTi)1 solutionsMedium

Clogged EGR valve (1.3 CDTi)at 130000 km · 1 solutionsMedium

Timing chain stretch (1.3 CDTi)at 130000 km · 1 solutionsHigh