The problem started about 1 month ago and since then the car has stood idle. Petrol and air filters have been replaced.
Feb 13, 2012 at 11:07 AM
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FIXITMR
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any engine warning lights on? take a fuel pressure test?
Feb 13, 2012 at 11:11 AM
FIXITMR
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what happens when you try to increase throttle?
Feb 13, 2012 at 11:20 AM
DOUGLAS MCCONNELL
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Hello thanks for the response to my question. No warning lights on and when I open the throttle the revs stay the same, however this morning whilst fiddling I removed the wire to the (acceleration sensor) I think, and after plugging and unplugging this a few times the revs came up but the idle stayed high. Once switched off back to the same.
Feb 14, 2012 at 12:54 AM
FIXITMR
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is the throttle plate clean?
Feb 14, 2012 at 12:26 PM
DOUGLAS MCCONNELL
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I will strip today and check thanks, I have wiped in there and quite a bit of dirt was on the rag.
Feb 14, 2012 at 8:31 PM
FIXITMR
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when you said 'open throttle' did you mean move throttle plate? do we know if it's responding to pedal?
Feb 14, 2012 at 9:20 PM
DOUGLAS MCCONNELL
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Hi the throttle plate responds, I did a complete strip and washed out the throttle plate and complete unit. I refitted using a new stepper motor Idle unit and managed to get the motor running. The revs took a while to pick up but then the idle was fine. I took a run for about 20 kms and all was fine except a little flat until the revs were up. I have ordered a Tps (Throttle position sensor) and when that arrives in the morning I will fit it and see. Thanks again, appreciated.
Feb 15, 2012 at 8:51 AM
DOUGLAS MCCONNELL
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Hello all the fault was with my crank gear. Key way on shaft was partially stripped. Replacement gear was R100 and car revved up normally.
Thanks forthe advice.