sand-eel
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Well this is a bit random but worth a try if your idle control valve is being stupid, it worked for me.
Whilst idleing put it in 1st gear and drive without using the throttle the iac valve will open right up to stop it stalling, then put it in second let it drive for a bit then put the foot down so it closes again, then slow down and start the process again do it quite a few times and you should notice it works better now. It took me a while but works absolutely brillient now
[Edited on 10-01-2008 by sand-eel]
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Rob E
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or clean it with carb cleaner, x10 quicker by the sound of it
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Shane
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Dean_W
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quote:
Originally posted by Rob E
x10 quicker by the sound of it
I doubt it.
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gianluigi
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my ICV is playing up. might try this. where is the ICV located? someone show me.
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sand-eel
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quote:
Originally posted by Rob E
or clean it with carb cleaner, x10 quicker by the sound of it
whats easier taking it to bits or not using the throttle LOL
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22B
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Originally posted by gianluigi
my ICV is playing up. might try this. where is the ICV located? someone show me.
The idle control valve is attached to the throttle body or around that area, On a corsa sport it is quite hard to get access to, would imagine you need to remove the inlet manifold to gain access
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gianluigi
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FFS, pain in the arse.
eel - how many times did you try it? i done it 3 times at lunch and no change
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Rob E
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remove the top of the inlet manifol d (5 10mm nuts), disconnect a couple of vac pipes and unclip the spring clamp from the inlet. Grab some troubleshooter/carb cleaner, open the throttle flap and clean. A long brush also helps for cleaning the residue of the sensor. Rebuild and your done. Takes about 20 mins tops (hot engine)
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sand-eel
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quote:
Originally posted by gianluigi
FFS, pain in the arse.
eel - how many times did you try it? i done it 3 times at lunch and no change
i just did it a few times everyday for about a week so maybe 10 times
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