Hi guys, having a little issue with idle at the moment. When i start the car sometimes the idle dives up and down very uniformly from really low nearly stalling back up to 1600rpm? about 10 times (once a second very uniform)
Does the same thing at traffic lights or junctions, all in the first 2-3 minutes of driving. As soon as the car warms up its fine?
What can i test/replace?
Any ideas?
Thanks
Idle Issue when cold!
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Adams-Sideways
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Rtaylor2208
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Clean out the ICV, this was the same problem another zoner had a few days ago.
1. Disconnect the ICV from the manifold \ Big Rubber Boot
2. Spray carb cleaner in the two openings (assuming you have a T shape) until it stop comming out black
3. Refit
1. Disconnect the ICV from the manifold \ Big Rubber Boot
2. Spray carb cleaner in the two openings (assuming you have a T shape) until it stop comming out black
3. Refit
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Adams-Sideways
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Hi mate have you got a picture of where the icv is situated?
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Adams-Sideways
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Oh dont worry, googled it
Is it worth checking the WOT switch under the throttle body too?
