Vauxhall astra 1.4 sri turbo automatic 2016 flat spot on acceleration

[Billy]

Hi all. I recently bought my 2016 Astra 1.4 sri turbo 2016,lovely car only 10.000 Miles on the clock but recently it's been getting a flat spot on acceleration. You put your foot down and nothing happens,its like its starved of fuel or something. Must admit I wasnt expecting this for such a new car. Does anyone have an idea why this is happening before I contact vauxhall. Thank you.  Billy

[Vauxhall Owners Club]

Hi....welcome to the Forum

It sounds like the turbo variable vanes are gummed up.

If you drive the car around locally and not take on long runs then this can occur.

[Billy]

Ok I will look into it. Thank you.

[Vauxhall Owners Club]

There are cleaning solutions to clear out the carbon but the most efficient way is to drive it hard to get the engine hot and start to clear out the carbon which will take time but you can gradually build up the revs as the system will allow without going into limp home mode.

[Billy]

Ok brilliant thanks a lot.