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Idle problem - Now sorted :D
« on: September 05, 2010, 08:19:48 pm »
Evening guys,

Today i took a long trip down to the Edition 38 show. When i parked up back at home i noticed the idle was fluctuating between about 1050 and 1200.

It has never done this before, although it was given a good thrashing today.

I've been out for a slow drive to try and reset the logic but it still idles funny.

I'm currently uploading a video. Any ideas? PLeaseeeeee help  :happy2:

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« Last Edit: September 07, 2010, 06:52:49 pm by keano »

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Re: Idle problem - Please help.
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2010, 08:58:18 pm »
It's like it's got a heartbeat   :signLOL:

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Re: Idle problem - Please help.
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2010, 09:04:09 pm »
Have you unplugged your MAF and then gone for a short drive to see if it idles/runs better?
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Re: Idle problem - Please help.
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2010, 09:19:31 pm »
Find someone local and carry out a tb alignment.

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Re: Idle problem - Please help.
« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2010, 09:24:12 pm »
Hi

Just been for a run. I uplugged the MAF and it started gasping and fluctuating alot so plugged it back in.

It has no fault codes ( had a basic code reader)

However it does sound like there is a mini darth vader making a noise (almost like wheels screeching in the distance) when the boost comes on. - Split DV?

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Re: Idle problem - Please help.
« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2010, 09:14:58 am »
Sounds like a split diaphram of sorts, either maybe Dv or Pcv diaphragm gone.

Any sound of air leaks when you shut the engine off under the top engine cover?

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Re: Idle problem - Please help.
« Reply #6 on: September 06, 2010, 10:42:01 am »

Sorry to hear that, dude. :sad1:

Erratic idling, exactly like you describe, was what my car was doing before I had to have the PCV changed.
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Re: Idle problem - Please help.
« Reply #7 on: September 06, 2010, 03:11:30 pm »
Thanks everyone. I knew you'd come to the rescue.

How much is a split PVC valve to replace? Is it warrenty covered?

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« Reply #8 on: September 06, 2010, 03:12:26 pm »
Yes, just put car to stock (if mapped), pcv is around £35 to replace for the part.

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Re: Idle problem - Please help.
« Reply #9 on: September 06, 2010, 03:59:07 pm »
Yes, just put car to stock (if mapped), pcv is around £35 to replace for the part.

You,ve just had it mapped have,nt you nick.. Did you get the switchable box?

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Re: Idle problem - Please help.
« Reply #10 on: September 06, 2010, 05:35:28 pm »
Sounds like a split DV to be honest guys. Never really noticed but its hesitating on boost.

Popping to statllers in sheffield tomorrow to have a new DV and have a look at the PCV.

Then on wednesday it's in for the cambelt tensioner. *squeek squeek squeek*

Thanks for all the replies.

I'll let you know how i get on  :happy2:

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Re: Idle problem - Please help.
« Reply #11 on: September 07, 2010, 06:29:31 pm »
UPDATE:

Problem solved.  :happy2: :happy2:

Great thanks to Statllers of Sheffield. Turned out to be a dodgy PCV valve that caused the idling problem and perhaps poor-ish-er (  :grin: ) running.

Also had the Revision D Divertor Valve fitted and it seems to pull muchhhhh harder. Even though my original was in perfect condition.

Ahh well.

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Re: Idle problem - Now sorted :D
« Reply #12 on: September 07, 2010, 07:13:42 pm »
UPDATE:

Problem solved.  :happy2: :happy2:

Great thanks to Statllers of Sheffield. Turned out to be a dodgy PCV valve that caused the idling problem and perhaps poor-ish-er (  :grin: ) running.

Also had the Revision D Divertor Valve fitted and it seems to pull muchhhhh harder. Even though my original was in perfect condition.

Ahh well.

 :drinking:
Sounds like a split diaphram of sorts, either maybe Dv or Pcv diaphragm gone.

Any sound of air leaks when you shut the engine off under the top engine cover?

 Good News   :happy2:

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Re: Idle problem - Now sorted :D
« Reply #13 on: September 07, 2010, 07:15:09 pm »
Nice to hear the problem got sorted out.

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Re: Idle problem - Now sorted :D
« Reply #14 on: September 07, 2010, 08:11:17 pm »

Great result, nothing like a happy ending to a problem  :drinking: