help

  1. Newbie Joined: Nov 2011 dorset Posts: 16 citroen saxo forte 1.1 in mango orange
    #1
    can any one help
    i was driving home tonight from work when the engine auto diagnostic light come on, what does this mean and will i be able to drive to work tomorrow without the worry of breaking down?
  2. Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2013 kent Posts: 330 vtr mk2
    #2
    have you tried starting it again & are there any unusual noises?
  3. Newbie Joined: Nov 2011 dorset Posts: 16 citroen saxo forte 1.1 in mango orange
    #3
    as soon as i disconnected the battery the light went off i am just worried that something is wrong with the car. Also i have notice that today it has been acting like it is miss firing as i pull away but not but dont know how to discribe it exactly
  4. Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2013 kent Posts: 330 vtr mk2
    #4
    yes disconnect the battery resets ecu, has it been serviced recently?.
  5. Newbie Joined: Nov 2011 dorset Posts: 16 citroen saxo forte 1.1 in mango orange
    #5
    it was serviced september last year but i have checked the air filter and its fine and i have checked the plugs too
  6. Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2013 kent Posts: 330 vtr mk2
    #6
    ok, plugs look ok im guessing?.
  7. Newbie Joined: Nov 2011 dorset Posts: 16 citroen saxo forte 1.1 in mango orange
    #7
    yeah the look fine would the idle control valve have any thing to do with it as it is stalling when i come to a stop when driving?
  8. Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2013 kent Posts: 330 vtr mk2
    #8
    worth a clean tbh there common problem.
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  9. Newbie Joined: Nov 2011 dorset Posts: 16 citroen saxo forte 1.1 in mango orange
    #9
    will try that, is it safe to drive to work tomorrow do you think?
  10. Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2013 kent Posts: 330 vtr mk2
    #10
    ok, i dont want to say yes &something happens, just make sure you have your breakdown number lol, let me know how it goes .
  11. Newbie Joined: Nov 2011 dorset Posts: 16 citroen saxo forte 1.1 in mango orange
    #11
    ok cheers for the help would it be worth scanning it to see if any thing comes up?
  12. Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2013 kent Posts: 330 vtr mk2
    #12
    np sorry i cant help do anymore, you mean plug it into computer?
  13. Newbie Joined: Nov 2011 dorset Posts: 16 citroen saxo forte 1.1 in mango orange
    #13
    yeah
  14. Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2013 kent Posts: 330 vtr mk2
    #14
    if you have the equipment or know someone might be worth on safe side.
  15. Newbie Joined: Nov 2011 dorset Posts: 16 citroen saxo forte 1.1 in mango orange
    #15
    ok thanks
  16. Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2013 kent Posts: 330 vtr mk2
    #16
    np anytime, let me know how it goes, good luck
  17. Newbie Joined: Nov 2011 dorset Posts: 16 citroen saxo forte 1.1 in mango orange
    #17
    hey have now changed idel control valve and is reving up and down what can i do?
  18. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Kent. Posts: 246 93 BX TXi 1.6 auto,47k 88 SAAB 900i f/lft,69k
    #18
    Dear kellywilds-saxobob,
    I think you will most probably need to " reset " your new idle air valve. I am not sure how you do that, but I am sure someone, with a greater knowledge than me will be along soon to advise you how to do that
    Vince,
  19. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #19
    To reset the icv turn the ignition on/off 6 times without starting the car,then take it for a run.
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