Erratic idle

[sixpot]

I have noticed the revs hunting when idling recently, the car also seems jerky when coming off the gas at part throttle, do you think there is something amiss?

[billyboy]

summits not right there lar,
hope ya get it sorted lee, keep us posted
bill

[tony_danza]

Could be the MAF on its way out? pull the plug to it and see if it runs any different?

[john_o]

worth a check for air leaks etc.
However mine does 'hunt' occasionally and the effect is made worse by what I believe to be cr*p engine mounts with too much play!
Did it do it before? If not then somethings changed of course

[sixpot]

My first initial thoughts were maybe the throttle body needs aligning, which is easy enough to sort with a battery disconnection.
I may also take the MAF off and clean the element with some carb cleaner, and I'll also check the diverter valve for any obvious rips/tears etc. Other things I've considered are a faulty lambda sensor (but surely this would illuminate a dash light?)
Are the MAF's still prone to fail like the older VAG ones?
Either way I think I'll get a code scan done and see if anything is thrown up.

[vRStu]

nooooooooooooooo - Don't clean the MAF.  Bite the bullet and order a new one if you think that is the problem.  It's not so much about being prone to fail like the old ones but the fact that it should really be a service item,  it monitors every bit of air coming into your car so it's pretty much in the firing line all it's life.

[182_blue]

Have you vag com'd it, someone may be able to help, what area you in

[sixpot]

Have you vag com'd it, someone may be able to help, what area you in

I don't have VAG COM myself. I'm in Warrington, Cheshire.

[CocoPops]

I'm in Chester next week with work, so will bring my vagcom cable with me.

PM me next monday.

[Norbreck21a]

Sixpot,

I work in Warrington, If you can pop down one luchtime, I'll happily do a scan for you ?

let me know.

Cheers
Andrew

[sixpot]

Sixpot,

I work in Warrington, If you can pop down one luchtime, I'll happily do a scan for you ?

let me know.

Cheers
Andrew

That would be great, as I'm working late shift next week, so I could do that at lunchtime.
I'll fire a PM over.

Cheers
Lee

[Norbreck21a]

No sweat sixpot, I work in Birchwood just off the junction for the M62. I'm not in the office until Wednesday, but any time from then onwards suits me. Send me a PM as you said and I will give you my details.

PS if you have one, bring a memory stick with you so that the scan can be saved onto it for your records.

[sixpot]

No sweat sixpot, I work in Birchwood just off the junction for the M62. I'm not in the office until Wednesday, but any time from then onwards suits me. Send me a PM as you said and I will give you my details.

PS if you have one, bring a memory stick with you so that the scan can be saved onto it for your records.

OK, that suits me fine. Cheers.

[billyboy]

WOW lee
great, carnt get fairer than that,
lets know wots been found.
bill

[sixpot]

WOW lee
great, carnt get fairer than that,
lets know wots been found.
bill

I did a throttle body alignment today, so we'll see how she runs tomorrow. Yep thats the beauty of forums, there is always someone willing to help you out. I will keep everyone informed of the outcome. Cheers.