idle issue help needed asap UPDATED PLEASE LOOK

1. tez1990 L-plater Joined: Mar 2009 leeds Posts: 60 s1 106 rallye 1.3 white

   #1 11th October 2009, 23:25

   when i start my car up some times it is very lumpy and when i rev it a little to 3000rpm and let off the pedal it goes all the way down and cuts out it even does it sum times when it has being running for quite a while ? will cleaning the throttle body solve this or is this more complicated
   
   update !!!
   
   i have replaced my idle control valve with a new one and i have taken my throttle body to bits and cleaned it and at the minute this has not made the slightest bit of difference so what shall i do now
   
   replace the map sensor
   or replace the coolant temp sensor
   
   and where is the best place to get these parts from ?
2. SAM33R Established Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2139 DIABLO RED 106 GTI E36 M3 EVO

   #2 11th October 2009, 23:26

   common fault mate
   
   idle valve
   
   cheap on ebay
3. fordy_vtr L-plater Joined: Jun 2008 Torfaen Posts: 62 Saxo vtr, Saxo 1.1i

   #3 13th October 2009, 20:59

   it maynot need replacing, just clean it up with carb cleaner worked a treat for me (Y)
4. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #4 13th October 2009, 21:10

   idle control valve
   map sensor
   coolant temp sensor
5. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

   #5 13th October 2009, 21:12

   idle control valve
   map sensor
   coolant temp sensor..........Always the same bloody things.....hope you fix it bud...
6. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

   #6 13th October 2009, 21:15

   could be ecu, mine has that prob and it has ended up being the ecu. try cleaning icv and if that doesnt sort it get a diagnostics check done.
   i have spare map sensors and icv's if you wanna buy them cheap.
7. fordy_vtr L-plater Joined: Jun 2008 Torfaen Posts: 62 Saxo vtr, Saxo 1.1i

   #7 13th October 2009, 21:25

   i sorted mine out by cleaning it but so you know citroen wants about £55 for the part, £40 for diagnostics and £40 to fit it!
   i priced that up today, but they will give you a free health check lol
8. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

   #8 13th October 2009, 21:27

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by fordy_vtr i sorted mine out by cleaning it but so you know citroen wants about £55 for the part, £40 for diagnostics and £40 to fit it! i priced that up today, but they will give you a free health check lol

   Citreon are good at rippen people off...........
9. fordy_vtr L-plater Joined: Jun 2008 Torfaen Posts: 62 Saxo vtr, Saxo 1.1i

   #9 13th October 2009, 21:29

   yeah i know ai, i never go to them really but now and again i need a laugh
10. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

    #10 13th October 2009, 21:30

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by fordy_vtr yeah i know ai, i never go to them really but now and again i need a laugh

    Used to be machanic at citreon dealers!! saw some cons......
11. fordy_vtr L-plater Joined: Jun 2008 Torfaen Posts: 62 Saxo vtr, Saxo 1.1i

    #11 13th October 2009, 21:32

    yeah i can imagine mate!.. i know this is the wrong thread but i think you can help me, are all rear dampers on saxos soft or will they be harded if i buy new ones?
12. tez1990 L-plater Joined: Mar 2009 leeds Posts: 60 s1 106 rallye 1.3 white

    #12 17th October 2009, 14:17

    To the top
13. ryanmt Established Member Joined: Oct 2004 Warrington Posts: 1987 AX VTS 57 3.0 TDI A5

    #13 17th October 2009, 14:33

    ive got a map sensor if u want it. £13 posted.