Idle control-getting fed up now..

1. xpeterpx Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 420

   #1 9th October 2011, 14:41

   After spending my time mostly in the rain yesterday trying to get to the idle control valve I finally managed to get it off and clean it up.
   Today when I tested it its idling a lot worse -generally revving between 2-3000rpms.Surprising as its now clean.
   Any ideas what else I could do to try and solve the idling issue?
   
   Would an ecu reset by battery lead have helped?
   Not home at the mo but could try this later
   
   Pete
2. mcjacko1987 Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Rochdale Posts: 1896 mk2 saxo 1.4 furio in possi blue

   #2 9th October 2011, 14:43

   how did you clean it? you could have damaged it all together attempting to clean it as thats well known. best get a new one tbh mate. could try the ecu reset but dont think it will do much
3. xpeterpx Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 420

   #3 9th October 2011, 14:47

   Cheers
   Just basically gave it a good old spray up with carb cleaner.
   I did notice that some of the silver on the nippkle was worn away once I cleaned it...
   Guess its off to Ebay we go..
4. mcjacko1987 Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Rochdale Posts: 1896 mk2 saxo 1.4 furio in possi blue

   #4 9th October 2011, 14:53

   you 100% certain its the icv playing up too?
5. Ben_SaxoForte Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project

   #5 9th October 2011, 15:12

   would'nt bother with the ebay ones ive tried them, absolute crap!
6. xpeterpx Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 420

   #6 9th October 2011, 15:13

   Thanks mate
   well my searches suggest that this is the first thing to try and coupled with the fact that cleaning the part has made things worse Im thinking thats where my problem lies
   
   Whats your thoughts otherwise?
7. Ben_SaxoForte Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project

   #7 9th October 2011, 15:26

   have you tried resetting the icv? turn ignition on all the way but don't start and wait till the dials settle then turn off, do that 6 times then start it on the 7th and see if it makes a difference. If not i'd go for a low mileage used one if you can get hold of one
8. xpeterpx Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 420

   #8 9th October 2011, 16:44

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ben_SaxoForte have you tried resetting the icv? turn ignition on all the way but don't start and wait till the dials settle then turn off, do that 6 times then start it on the 7th and see if it makes a difference. If not i'd go for a low mileage used one if you can get hold of one

   Cheers Ben
   Tried the old ICV reset thing but to no avail.
   This is what worries me about Ebay stuff-trial and error..waiting for delivery,fitting etc only to find that its a poor quality part
   
   Any ideas on this part new from Citroen?
9. Ben_SaxoForte Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project

   #9 9th October 2011, 17:04

   I've heard they are in the range of £100-150 from the main dealers which is quite steep but thats the only place your gonna get one new that will work like the original part is supposed to imo

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