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Vauxhall Corsa SXI 2012 - When car idling there is an intermittent vibration - RevolutionRpm1000

My sister has a corsa and she noticed when the car was idling after some time she could feel vibration from the seat and passenger. The gear was in neutral and what could be the problem?

We only noticed when we were stuck at traffic

it is a 2012 corsa SXI

Vauxhall Corsa SXI 2012 - When car idling there is an intermittent vibration - Bolt

Does it happen when the radiator cooling fan kicks in?

Vauxhall Corsa SXI 2012 - When car idling there is an intermittent vibration - RevolutionRpm1000

Does it happen when the radiator cooling fan kicks in?

No it is just when we were sitting in busy traffic and the car wasnt moving much, after 2-3 minutes there is a intermittent vibration which can even be felt under both passenger and driver seat

Vauxhall Corsa SXI 2012 - When car idling there is an intermittent vibration - Bolt

Does it happen when the radiator cooling fan kicks in?

No it is just when we were sitting in busy traffic and the car wasnt moving much, after 2-3 minutes there is a intermittent vibration which can even be felt under both passenger and driver seat

Thats usually when it comes on in traffic when engine temp gets too hot

On some engines, usually small ones, when the radiator cooling fan comes on it puts extra draw on alternator, the engine slows down slightly and causes a vibration through car

Normally the ecu senses it happening and alters the revs accordingly but not always

I maybe totally wrong but just a thought....

Vauxhall Corsa SXI 2012 - When car idling there is an intermittent vibration - RevolutionRpm1000

my sister said it stayed for a minute or two then went away but I found it strange that the vibrations can be felt from sitting in the seat

Vauxhall Corsa SXI 2012 - When car idling there is an intermittent vibration - Bolt

Next time it happens, check to see on rev counter if the engine revs drop slightly,this will be when fan starts

and when it stops whether they go back to normal, this will be when fan stops

If it happens I think you will find its alternator drag on engine, and nothing unusual.

Vauxhall Corsa SXI 2012 - When car idling there is an intermittent vibration - Ryan Monk
Hi I have exactly the same issue, did you get the the bottom of this and find the exact problem? Cheers