Hi All

Owner of a 2.0 NA XE 2006 model for the past 6 months. Bought @ 100k miles & had no issues over 6k miles since the purchase (Got a cam belt, clutch replacement & service in that time).

I have started to notice a spluttering when moving to 3rd & 4th gears, especially when going up hills. I then seems to 'kick in' and drive normally as the revs go up; it didn't do this before. Starting up feels labored too, turns over a few times before start up.  I am going to try some Redex tomorrow but also concerned it could be something to do with the coil packs.

Has anyone else experienced a similar issue?

Also get a pongy smell when the aircon comes on (not that it works anyway)

Many thanks

Stu

It could be, visual inspection of coil packs for swelling cracks, burn marks etc is worth doing , lots of other things to suspect as well so if no clues you may be wise get a professional do a visual inspection & test drive and look over live data while reproducing the fault .

Took it to the garage, they couldn't diagnose & stated that it could be many things as well; said the coil packs looked fine & to keep an eye on it until hopefully an engine light comes on..