idle woes

Post Thu Apr 28, 2005 5:48 pm

The tickover on my touring has gone crazy. Sometimes it struggles to keep the engine running, drifting between +/- 400rpm and stalling, other times it's as high as 1200rpm. On one occassion the engine was revving up and down as if i was gunning the throttle, but my foot was off it. After cutting out it USUALLY starts ok but it has embarressed me at the lights once or twice. Is this a sure sign the ICV is on the way out?

Post Thu Apr 28, 2005 5:50 pm

Sounds like it could well be the ICV.

Have you had a look over the inlet pipe (airflow meter to throttle body) to check for splits? On the underside aswell?

Post Thu Apr 28, 2005 6:04 pm

Cheers mate, i'll check that out. tbh it hasn't been running sweetly since i replaced the rocker cover with a painted one, lots of niggles

Post Thu Apr 28, 2005 6:07 pm

Sorry to hear that....

Are all the breather pipes clear?

I've got a spare ICV....

Is it L or T shaped?

Post Thu Apr 28, 2005 8:08 pm

That's very good of you, cheers! I'll have to check it out tomorrow and get back to you.

Post Thu Apr 28, 2005 8:53 pm

No problem.