VTR ICV garage price?

1. KatieW81 L-plater Joined: Feb 2012 Hull Posts: 40 Saxo 1.6 VTR

   #1 6th February 2012, 16:46

   I have posted on another thread the problems ive had with th eicv on my mk2 saxo vtr just contacted a garage and they said its £135 for the part and 40 to fit it...does this sound about right? i have tried getting th epart myself but as the guy i bought the car from had changed the icv a few times, from scrap yard parts and an ebay one i dont have the part number, so they wouldnt sell me one
2. user_57064 Established Member Joined: Jan 2012 south essex!! Posts: 2442 posi blue vtrs race car

   #2 6th February 2012, 16:58

   sorry without me being thick what is the icv?
3. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #3 6th February 2012, 16:58

   Idle control valve..
4. user_57064 Established Member Joined: Jan 2012 south essex!! Posts: 2442 posi blue vtrs race car

   #4 6th February 2012, 16:59

   idle control valve? is that the one your on about?
5. user_57064 Established Member Joined: Jan 2012 south essex!! Posts: 2442 posi blue vtrs race car

   #5 6th February 2012, 16:59

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by greyjasper51 idle control valve? is that the one your on about?

   im such a dick should have refreshed it before typing....
6. KatieW81 L-plater Joined: Feb 2012 Hull Posts: 40 Saxo 1.6 VTR

   #6 6th February 2012, 17:11

   lol yeah thats the one :-D
7. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #7 6th February 2012, 17:13

   £40 to fit it? lol takes about 5-10minutes.
   
   £135 could be about right with abit added on for themselfs if the part is genuine from citroen.
8. KatieW81 L-plater Joined: Feb 2012 Hull Posts: 40 Saxo 1.6 VTR

   #8 6th February 2012, 17:15

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Mochachino £40 to fit it? lol takes about 5-10minutes. £135 could be about right with abit added on for themselfs if the part is genuine from citroen.

   ive changed one myself so didnt know where they got 40quid from? reckon it will take an hour!! prob best off buyin it an doing myself
9. CrouchyM Frequent Poster Joined: May 2011 Colchester Posts: 513 NHB Facelift EP3

   #9 6th February 2012, 17:18

   £107 from Motor Parts Direct for my vts but i can't remember if that included VAT or not.
   
   Hope this helps haha but you can get an idea from this i hope.
10. KatieW81 L-plater Joined: Feb 2012 Hull Posts: 40 Saxo 1.6 VTR

    #10 6th February 2012, 17:22

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by CrouchyM £107 from Motor Parts Direct for my vts but i can't remember if that included VAT or not. Hope this helps haha but you can get an idea from this i hope.

    cheers darl, did u have to give part number for that? as i dont have one! dunno if the one on scrapyard valve will be same as original as the guy who changed it was a twat and didnt car what he put on it!
11. Bobo0907 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 North East Scotland Posts: 686 Inferno 182, S2 Indigo Rallye

    #11 6th February 2012, 17:35

    £135 for an icv? I bought a brand new one for my rallye off ebay for £30! Worked fine!
12. devilsadvocate Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI

    #12 6th February 2012, 17:36

    The ICV plugs into the throttle body so unless he changed that as well then I would guess he just replaced it with another one for that car.
    
    Is yours a Mk1 or a Mk2
13. KatieW81 L-plater Joined: Feb 2012 Hull Posts: 40 Saxo 1.6 VTR

    #13 6th February 2012, 17:40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by devilsadvocate The ICV plugs into the throttle body so unless he changed that as well then I would guess he just replaced it with another one for that car. Is yours a Mk1 or a Mk2

    its a mk2 he said he got 2 from scrap yard and then an ebay one and still revs on its own accord! the scrap yard one is better than ebay tho, only revs on its own til its warmed up then its ok but its annoyin more than anthing and dangerous when it flys forward at zebra crossings! doesnt matter how much u brake it just goes!
14. devilsadvocate Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI

    #14 6th February 2012, 17:42

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by KatieW81 its a mk2 he said he got 2 from scrap yard and then an ebay one and still revs on its own accord! the scrap yard one is better than ebay tho, only revs on its own til its warmed up then its ok but its annoyin more than anthing and dangerous when it flys forward at zebra crossings! doesnt matter how much u brake it just goes!

    Maybe it's not the ICV then, mine revs high for the first few minutes and then randomly whilst idle. I replaced the ICV and it may no difference so it could be something else.
15. KatieW81 L-plater Joined: Feb 2012 Hull Posts: 40 Saxo 1.6 VTR

    #15 6th February 2012, 17:43

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by devilsadvocate Maybe it's not the ICV then, mine revs high for the first few minutes and then randomly whilst idle. I replaced the ICV and it may no difference so it could be something else.

    any ideas what?
16. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #16 6th February 2012, 17:47

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bobo0907 £135 for an icv? I bought a brand new one for my rallye off ebay for £30! Worked fine!

    Yeh, this is what you dont do.
17. Bobo0907 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 North East Scotland Posts: 686 Inferno 182, S2 Indigo Rallye

    #17 6th February 2012, 17:50

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mochachino Yeh, this is what you dont do.

    Really? Is that why it worked fine? Even with an S1 inlet which is a bitch to idle anyway?
18. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #18 6th February 2012, 17:53

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bobo0907 Really? Is that why it worked fine? Even with an S1 inlet which is a bitch to idle anyway?

    Yeh thats normally how they go.
    
    You will find out when it fucks up though
19. KatieW81 L-plater Joined: Feb 2012 Hull Posts: 40 Saxo 1.6 VTR

    #19 6th February 2012, 18:15

    its really winding me up tho now and im wondering why i bought it in the first place and its makin me hate the car...
20. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #20 6th February 2012, 18:21

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by KatieW81 its really winding me up tho now and im wondering why i bought it in the first place and its makin me hate the car...

    Id sell it and buy another car that could have more problems due tbh.
21. KatieW81 L-plater Joined: Feb 2012 Hull Posts: 40 Saxo 1.6 VTR

    #21 6th February 2012, 18:29

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mochachino Id sell it and buy another car that could have more problems due tbh.

    i know thats whats worrying me...tho ive only had this car since november and had nothing but problems
22. chrisbrain24 Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 birmingham Posts: 167 saxo vtr mk2

    #22 6th February 2012, 19:44

    is it defo the icv, i had this problem change the map sensor and temp coolant sensor for like 35 quid
23. Xplodee Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2011 Rochester, Kent Posts: 493 Saxo VTR

    #23 6th February 2012, 21:41

    Thats a high price for an ICV but not sure of the cost of buying it from Citroen.
24. KatieW81 L-plater Joined: Feb 2012 Hull Posts: 40 Saxo 1.6 VTR

    #24 7th February 2012, 09:07

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by chrisbrain24 is it defo the icv, i had this problem change the map sensor and temp coolant sensor for like 35 quid

    wheres the best place to buy those sensors?
25. devilsadvocate Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI

    #25 7th February 2012, 13:10

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by KatieW81 wheres the best place to buy those sensors?

    Citroen will be expensive so a scrappy is best but you run the risk of getting another duff one.
26. KatieW81 L-plater Joined: Feb 2012 Hull Posts: 40 Saxo 1.6 VTR

    #26 7th February 2012, 13:13

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by devilsadvocate Citroen will be expensive so a scrappy is best but you run the risk of getting another duff one.

    ahh right ill give a few parts suppliers a ring see what quotes i get...is it easy enough to do yaself? or best getting garage on it? i need to go to kent soon and dont trust the car as it is!