Idle control valve problem

1. jamescollins368 Newbie Joined: Nov 2012 durham Posts: 14 2003 saxo vts

   #1 17th January 2013, 12:28

   Hi im having a problem with my saxo vts the harness coming out of the idle control valve when i push the red wire, its sorting its self out but when i let go its idling up and down also my dash etc it vibrating i got a quote for a new harness and they said it would be £1000 i just need tio know can i cut the wire where the brake is or any other way to resolve this problem.
   
   Many thanks james
2. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

   #2 17th January 2013, 12:29

   £1000 for a VTS wiring loom?! and yes you can cut the wire and rejoin it. All for nothing, bar electrical tape.
3. jamescollins368 Newbie Joined: Nov 2012 durham Posts: 14 2003 saxo vts

   #3 17th January 2013, 12:31

   can i use like a crimp or chock block to rejoin ? you think this would resolve my problem.
4. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #4 17th January 2013, 13:44

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by jamescollins368 can i use like a crimp or chock block to rejoin ? you think this would resolve my problem.

   Solder butt connectors would be your best bet mate.
5. jamescollins368 Newbie Joined: Nov 2012 durham Posts: 14 2003 saxo vts

   #5 18th January 2013, 10:10

   Ive cut wires now back together, but still idling just under should the car be idling just under 1k and this is still making my dash vibrate on and off....... any ideas??????? its driving me crazy!
6. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #6 18th January 2013, 11:23

   On idle you should be at around 950 rpm,have a look around the throttle body & check for air leaks mate.