Doesn't idle

1. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #1 27th January 2007, 13:56

   I hope this is in the right topic - i was toying between this and problems & queries!
   
   Help !!
   
   It's my girlfriends 1.1, 1998. Whenever you try and start it, the engine just cranks over but when you give it some revs it starts up, but only stays running if you keep giving it revs. When you then take your foot of the accelerator it just cuts out - could it be something to do with the idling problems mentioned in the sticky? Worth a try?
   
   Also, when it's running the exhaust is blowing badly, could this be the problem.
   
   And I looked at the spark plugs after and they are black so i presume too much fuel not enough air - sould could there be an air leak sumwhere in the inlet manifold?
   
   I have searched and only found the sticky that could be relevant, but just wanted opinions on what you think it could be and what's worth trying.
   
   Any help is appreciated, thanks
2. saxodan Saxperience Addict Joined: Mar 2006 Leeds Posts: 10616 Golf

   #2 27th January 2007, 14:23

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by raunchz It's my girlfriends 1.1, 1998. Whenever you try and start it, the engine just cranks over but when you give it some revs it starts up, but only stays running if you keep giving it revs. When you then take your foot of the accelerator it just cuts out - could it be something to do with the idling problems mentioned in the sticky? Worth a try?

   same here
   
   worse in the cold
   
   been ok recently as im used to reving it everywhere, once it warms up its all cool
3. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #3 27th January 2007, 14:25

   So do you reckon it's worth fixing the blowing exhaust and then jst hold the revs letting the engine warm up? And see how it is then?
4. Perky Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2006 preston Posts: 742 car....... ha, ha 151,000 pound mortgage

   #4 27th January 2007, 18:58

   i have this problem too............... aaaarrrrrrggggghhhhhhhhhh
5. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #5 27th January 2007, 19:21

   Anyone with any ideas?
6. vtskid Established Member Joined: Dec 2005 Lincoln-shire Posts: 1222 EP91 :D

   #6 27th January 2007, 19:28

   mine did it for a while, was when the battery wasnt charging. altenator ?
   could be not enough back pressure if the zorst is badly blowing too.
   might want to change the plugs though, the fact theyre black wont be helping anything.
7. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #7 27th January 2007, 19:30

   Ok, thanks. I think i'll try and sort out the blowing on the exhaust and put some good spark plugs in and see of that solves it.
8. S34MER East Midlands Joined: Jun 2006 Derby Posts: 8305 Skoda Fabia VRS

   #8 27th January 2007, 20:32

   it might be injector clogging, but I don't know anybody who has ever experienced this so can't say for sure. I'd go with wear-out items, and both the pressure regulator and the fuel pump could be tired out. how many miles has the car done??
9. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #9 27th January 2007, 20:33

   It's done just over 60k
10. Hannah Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Brighton Posts: 6497 Stannah Stairlift

    #10 27th January 2007, 20:36

    It might be the alternator...my ex's car did this and whenever he stopped he had to keep the revs up...he got a new alternator and its fine now!
11. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #11 27th January 2007, 20:41

    Kool, looks like i'll have to get the multimeter out maybe . Thanks
12. Perky Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2006 preston Posts: 742 car....... ha, ha 151,000 pound mortgage

    #12 28th January 2007, 09:25

    i got vts engine on 1.4 fuel pump... could this be the problem.... look like a right twat at junctions..
13. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #13 28th January 2007, 09:26

    I don't know, as it seems to be overfueling as the spark plugs are black - there's not enough air getting in for some reason or another i think
14. Perky Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2006 preston Posts: 742 car....... ha, ha 151,000 pound mortgage

    #14 28th January 2007, 09:52

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by raunchz I don't know, as it seems to be overfueling as the spark plugs are black - there's not enough air getting in for some reason or another i think

    this is exactly same as mine. was thinking of turnin the idle up abit... maybe to 1000rpm instead of the 700rpm at mo
15. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #15 28th January 2007, 09:54

    Yeh suppose that is an option - how do you turn the idle up a bit? Would it be in the haynes?
16. saxooxas Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2006 stalybridge! Posts: 2550 1 series

    #16 28th January 2007, 10:12

    mine cuts out if i brake harshly, so you have to drive generally slower - probably makes me a better driver
17. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #17 28th January 2007, 10:16

    lol, my westcoast has done that in the past, i think it was to do with where i had my open filter - I had it so that the open filter sat between the battery and the nearside light. I've changed it now and it hasn't done it since *touch wood*
18. Perky Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2006 preston Posts: 742 car....... ha, ha 151,000 pound mortgage

    #18 28th January 2007, 13:09

    its a litle screw thing doesnt do anything really... i think my idle controll valve might need claen/replacin... idles good for bit then cuts out...
19. Perky Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2006 preston Posts: 742 car....... ha, ha 151,000 pound mortgage

    #19 28th January 2007, 13:48

    just sprayed injector cleaner in air filter thing...... smoked like fuck when revin it...then went normal.. so geuss it cleaned somethin. but still cuttin out wer is the stepper moter thing i might try clean that if that possible
20. saxomaniac1984 Newbie Joined: Feb 2007 WAKEFIELD Posts: 15 I OWN A SAXO 1.4 FURIO AN A SAXO VT

    #20 6th February 2007, 21:32

    hi there just thought id ad my piece i have known this problem to sometimes be the idle air valve there a known problem on these especially if you have a k&n filter on it try it let us know the out come hope this helps
    saxomaniac
21. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #21 7th February 2007, 18:49

    I fixed it today. I sorted out the blowing in the exhaust and it idle's okay now, thanks for all your help
22. shaggers_saxvtr Established Member Joined: May 2006 Ashford United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1443 Saxo VTR/S, Mk1 Cortina, Jaguar XJS Convertible et

    #22 7th February 2007, 19:00

    Clean out the throttle body, an idler valve may want a clean. Check sensors ont he throttle body and the plugs which go into them, check the wires are all good too..