just a few things

  1. Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2012 BRISTOL Posts: 127 2002 VTR
    #1
    First thing i think my new VTR maybe idolling too low its stalled a couple of times when im not given any throttle when its cold....
    Also when i first put the key in the ignition but dont start the engine a small spanner/ wrench comes onto the screen but goes after about 3 secs being new to the saxo im not really sure what this means (hopefully not bad)

    I may also have some a few more queries later like a knocking sometimes when i turn the steering wheel quite fast sometimes
    Also to aort out aome small scratches on the front bumper and its a tad loose on one aide but lets settle for the first 2 first
  2. Established Member Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 1411
    #2
    cleaning your idle control valve should help with dodgey idle. Common fault! failing that, could be dodgy coil pack.

    As for knocking, sounds like a dodgy drive shaft. Check the gaitors for a start, if there split or something. Thats what ruined mine!

    not sure about the spanner
  3. Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2012 BRISTOL Posts: 127 2002 VTR
    #3
    When you say ruin bud?? Hahaha like right off or just a problem that needed fixing also where are these things your talking about hahah
    Soz
    Cheers jake
  4. Established Member Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 1411
    #4
    idle control valve is around your throttle body. Theres a guide on here search for "how to clean idle control valve" pretty sure something will come up.

    Well it ruined the bearings and the knocking got worse and worse, which can be very dangerous, if it was to fail completly. . bad times come to mind, so if yours is doing the same then i get it sorted. I ust swapped it for a new one.
  5. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 reading Posts: 234 2002 citroen saxo vtr
    #5
    The spanner your talking about is just a service light telling you how many miles till it needs servicing
  6. Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2012 BRISTOL Posts: 127 2002 VTR
    #6
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by tomhollo18 View Post
    The spanner your talking about is just a service light telling you how many miles till it needs servicing
    Great thanks buddy

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by christoph View Post
    idle control valve is around your throttle body. Theres a guide on here search for "how to clean idle control valve" pretty sure something will come up.

    Well it ruined the bearings and the knocking got worse and worse, which can be very dangerous, if it was to fail completly. . bad times come to mind, so if yours is doing the same then i get it sorted. I ust swapped it for a new one.
    Cheers buddy so youd suggest swapping the steering cloumn
    Also where are the bits i should look for with the steering problem
  7. Established Member Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 1411
    #7
    no mate, not the steering column, the driveshaft. As long as the steering is working fine, its just knocking whilst turning, then yes, driveshaft. Also does it knock worse going either left or right?
  8. Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2012 BRISTOL Posts: 127 2002 VTR
    #8
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by christoph View Post
    no mate, not the steering column, the driveshaft. As long as the steering is working fine, its just knocking whilst turning, then yes, driveshaft. Also does it knock worse going either left or right?
    Sorry bud um ive probably over exaggerated a tad hear its rarely i here it but i think its both ways and its literally just a small knock then thats it... And it maybe left side more but i think its both ways

    Also how easy is it to rid scratches from the black plastic parts of the bumper??
  9. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #9
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by jakeVT View Post
    Also how easy is it to rid scratches from the black plastic parts of the bumper??
    Get a pic up of the scratches mate.
  10. Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2012 BRISTOL Posts: 127 2002 VTR
    #10


    You can see whatever it brushed against kind of loosened the bumper from the top section where the grille is as well

    Any help would be great thanks
  11. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 170
    #11
    might as well burn it
  12. Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2012 BRISTOL Posts: 127 2002 VTR
    #12
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Mike1994 View Post
    might as well burn it
    I knew youd come looking for me when i said id joined hahah

    Any thoughts?