dazraz_uk Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 When starting the car this morning things started as normal but then the revs started going up and down on their own. Thought it was probably something to do with the cold and so attempted to drive off as normal, but the car kept stalling.After a couple of attempts at setting off and it subsequently stalling I managed to get going but everytime I stopped at traffic lights or whatever the revs dropped below 1k and I had to blip the throttle to stop it from stalling. Seems to be ok after a bit of a drive.Anyone else experience this at all? Any reason to think its anything serious??Could just be my car having a hissy fit as its gone past the 100,000 mark today!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz_Kez Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 does it cut out at idle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubsy Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 could be the throttle body giving up the ghost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazraz_uk Posted February 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 does it cut out at idle?Yeh thats what was happening...........is it usual for idle to be below 1k?could be the throttle body giving up the ghostWonder if it just needs cleaning then.....its due a service so will have it checked out then if it doesnt pack in in the meantime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niche Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 lambda sensor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Yeh thats what was happening...........is it usual for idle to be below 1k?Wonder if it just needs cleaning then.....its due a service so will have it checked out then if it doesnt pack in in the meantimeYou dont say what engine is in it? Although usually they idle below 1K yes. Sounds like your throttle boddy needs cleaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz_Kez Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Idle control valve? ( stuttering and cut out when you drop the revs? )I hope not, there a bit pricey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazraz_uk Posted February 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 You dont say what engine is in it? Although usually they idle below 1K yes. Sounds like your throttle boddy needs cleaning.Sorry its a GTI, will see if its still happening later on now that the car has been parked up for a good few hours. Its in the garage this weekend getting the coilovers fitted so could get it checked out thenCheersIdle control valve? ( stuttering and cut out when you drop the revs? )I hope not, there a bit pricey...Any ideas whats sort of price I'd be looking at if it was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz_Kez Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 hmm... £100-160....but however i don't know the prices of vw parts....thats just a guess of what they usually range from.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazraz_uk Posted February 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 hmm... £100-160....but however i don't know the prices of vw parts....thats just a guess of what they usually range from....Balls!! Hope its not that then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz_Kez Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 most likely will be throttle body... idle control valve doesn't happen too often on vws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Fuel filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazraz_uk Posted February 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Car's pefectly fine today, must have just been the cold weather after all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Possible HT leads on the way out then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LupoEnvy Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Mine idles at about 750 - I get a very rare stalling (even when warm) when I slow quite sharpish for a junction. Not frequent, but not ideal at times!I always do the basics first:- Make sure air filter is clean and the tube is clean of gunk- Clean HT leads / distributor cap n use bit of WD40 on contacts- Check spark plugs ok etc- Check throttle body for gunk, use carb cleaner on itAfter that, could be fuel filter clogged up, lambda/MAF sensors, etc etc.You're not alone - try searching google on the clublupo / eastsidevw / vwaudi / seatcupra sites for 'engine cuts out' - plenty of discussion on this topic there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deewhy Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 i had the same problem on my arosa. traced it back to a burst vacume hose on the manifold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbo Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Just experienced exactly the same problem today with my loop, happened twice, once at traffic lights, then outside an autoparts shop (ironicly), parked up at the shop thinking nothing of it, had a new head unti fitted, got back in started the engine and the ecu light lit up (worried), drove home no probs, arsed around with head unti for a bit, started it up again and light had gone out, no probes since, cold day aswell. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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