High RPM

Tiny
PETER MOUNEER MARZOUK
  • MEMBER
  • 2004 FIAT
  • 1.6L
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 75,000 MILES
While the car is neutral the rpm rises to 3000 and never goes down. I turned off the car and turned it on, the rpm is 900, but when I accelerate to 4000 the rpm stops on 3000 again. What should I do?
Sunday, July 23rd, 2017 AT 11:46 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 48,356 POSTS
Hello,

It sounds like you have a throttle actuator that has gone bad or a large vacuum leak. Here are a couple of guides to help you see what's going on.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-idles-too-high

and you should scan for codes.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, July 24th, 2017 AT 2:52 PM

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