over reving when starting

2005 VAUXHALL CORSA
120,652 MILES
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BIBI
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My Car keeps over reving when starting and sometimes after driving...if i stop it goes to abt 2000rpm..if i turn it off and wait a while and start it

When i stop.....whit the cluctch in or out of gear the car over revs why
Mar 13, 2012 at 6:39 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Do you have a check engine light?

Check the idle air control and throttle plate if its fully closing-acc. linkage/cable could be sticking
Mar 13, 2012 at 7:09 AM
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