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Offline ritmo

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mk2 revs!!!
« on: 15 October 2011, 18:03 »
hi I have an 8v digi and when I rev the car up and just let the revs drop down they go down and then the engine revs up its self!!! it also happens when i come to junctions when i take the foot of the revs they drop as they should and then the car revs its self for a few seconds. could this be an air leak? or something else.
has anyone had this problem and how was it resolved
thanks in advance.

Offline molegti

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Re: mk2 revs!!!
« Reply #1 on: 15 October 2011, 18:56 »
possible ISV fault  theres a number of threads

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Re: mk2 revs!!!
« Reply #2 on: 15 October 2011, 22:21 »
what engine is it? 8v, 16v, k-jet or digi?

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Re: mk2 revs!!!
« Reply #3 on: 16 October 2011, 20:13 »
8v digi

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Re: mk2 revs!!!
« Reply #4 on: 17 October 2011, 08:48 »
I think the standard response to this sort of thing is to run throuh rub-jonny's setup guide, found in the maintinance section, to ensure general setup is ok. Other than that, check the fully closed micro switch and wiring on the throttle body, and checking the intake system fro leaks would be a good idea, in particular the big rubber boot between the air box and throttle body may have splits in it. Best to fully remove it and manipulate the bend to see in about the ribs. There will inevitably be loads of gunk/filth on the inside of the rubber boot and throttle body from the engine breather setup connected to the rocker cover, so while the boot is off, you could clean that up a bit, and check the associated pipes for splits. Simillarly with the ISV, remove and flush out with carb cleaner or similar to freshen it up, checking its pipes too... 

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Re: mk2 revs!!!
« Reply #5 on: 18 October 2011, 23:23 »
thanks for the advice i will try this week to look at the pipes hopefully its a simple as that.