Q: Engine cut out when started

asked by on May 05, 2016

Hi scotty the issue I'm having is with a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira, when I first start it up in the morning whether it's warm or cold outside it drops revs and I have to rev it up to keep it going, then after a little while it's fine and doesn't do it again through-out the day, thanks

My car has 162 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.

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