Hi all,

 

I've got a 1.3 Felicia petrol and I'm having some problems with it when starting up, particularly after it has rained.

 

The engine starts fine and it ticks over fine for about 45secs-1min when idle and then seems to stall. If I drive it, then it seems to be OK for a short while then starts to slowly lose power (between 30secs and 1min) until it, again, stalls. If I stop and then start the engine again it is fine. Once it is warmed up, then it drives fine. This is more of a problem either after it has been raining or when the car hasn't been driven for a few days.

 

Thanks for any help!    

I assume you have a 1.3 MPI, since you didn't mention it when you registered (Car:Felicia doesn't help too much). Your problem has to do with a weak spark due to condensation occurring inside ignition transformer or inside its connector. Check closely both for rust, moisture, cracks, dirt. Have a look at spark plugs too in the process for same things.