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| Dreaded cold idle problem; Thought i had it cured | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:04 am (803 Views) | |
| Snake | Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:04 am Post #1 |
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I am taking the 16v to work every other day just to keep it from sitting about and this morning when i came to the first junction and dropped down and the revs dropped she cut out,this happened at the next junction but by the time i had got to the garage i use for my morning coffee and healthy subway breakfast everything was ok. Its more of a pain than a real problem, i cleaned tha ovp and checked the micro sw the last time it happened and all semed ok so i suppose i better start over again..bums
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| jeremy | Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:13 am Post #2 |
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Whats the usual tickover on your car , How many revs ? Jeremy
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| Snake | Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:57 am Post #3 |
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Ususlly sitting around 9-10 but from cold when you change down they drop to almost zero before bouncing up again and if you don't catch it she cuts out,this only happens for the first 5-10mins after start up after that shes fine..
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| Marv | Thu Jul 23, 2009 5:23 pm Post #4 |
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Cold Start Valve. |
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| Snake | Thu Jul 23, 2009 6:53 pm Post #5 |
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Where ,what and how, funny thing it was ok on my way home after sitting from half 7 until 5...
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| mazza | Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:19 pm Post #6 |
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hello there sounds more like your auxiliary air valve was playing silly buggers. if the valve doesnt open, the idle speed will be too slow for cold starts. mazza |
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| balamb37 | Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:24 pm Post #7 |
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Grumpy Old Grampa with Dog
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Hi, I don't know what model or engine you have but have a look at Page 4B.9 in the Haynes, In effect it is an extra Injector and will probably need 'cleaning out' common problem with age. Cheers Barrie. |
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| Snake | Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:29 pm Post #8 |
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I'll have a look at the weekend, its not a problem when you remember the revs will drop like a stone when you brake and change down cos you can catch it ok but when i don't drive it that much and am use to the beemer you get caught out, she starts and idles ok its just when you take off and then let the revs drop..
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| mazza | Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:46 pm Post #9 |
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hi ah ok!! sorry mate! i thought it was the idling! I still think you have a dodgy throttle switch.. mazza |
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| Snake | Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:08 pm Post #10 |
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I'll take it off and have a look to make sure its making contact ,its not what i would call a problem just a bit of a pain but i know its an easy fix..
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| Marv | Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:32 pm Post #11 |
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If it was the throttle switch it would do it all the time weather its warm or cold. |
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| merc190uk | Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:38 pm Post #12 |
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if its starting ok from cold then the cold start valve is working im with Mazza on this one the 2.5 version is bypassed from the case vent pipe to prevent oil enterin git but chances are over time it will still gum up |
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| Marv | Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:39 pm Post #13 |
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where the aux air vavle? |
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| merc190uk | Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:41 pm Post #14 |
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i have a pic but need to upload it off my phone basically its under the cold start |
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| Snake | Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:56 pm Post #15 |
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Yep she starts up every time on the first turn of the key and idles perfectly rain hail or snow...
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