2001 75 1.8 Club SE fast tickover

Allegroboi · 8th August 2008, 20:56

Hi folks hope that you can help me here.

I was waiting at a junction today and as I went to move off I stalled the car (wrong gear), on re-starting the car the rev counter was reading about 1200 rpm but usually reads about 800. Did not think too much about that then, but each subsequent use of the car today has bought the same problem, I tried blipping the accelerator but this did not lower the revs.

When I approach a junction and change down and put it into first gear the revs are about the 1200 mark, if I have to wait any length of time the revs eventually go back down to 800. It is making changing gear more difficult too from first to second.

Now this is the important bit, I am not technically minded and do not really know one end of the car to the other. I am looking for advice as to what the problem maybe so that I can feel confident in explaining the problem for somebody else to fix, namely a mechanic. I have a trusted guy who does my work, but he will also ask what I think it is. I will not be able to fix this problem myself no matter how simple it may seem to some of you who are more technically minded.

Finally what damage is this causing to the car left unchecked?

Thanks in advance

Ian

Simon · 8th August 2008, 21:18

I'm not one of the 1.8 engine owners but if it's anything like the V6's then it could be something as simple as the throttle cable sticking somewhere - may not even be related to the stalling.

Hopefully one of the 1.8 engine owners will be along shortly to help you out.

sworks · 8th August 2008, 22:04

try the throttle position sensor reset - ignition on, press the throttle slowly to the floor and then off again, do this more than six times and then start the car using no throttle. Also check for air leaks on the inlet manifold (any pipes detatched) and as allready said a sticking throttle (although the alloy throttle bodys are generally ok)

Allegroboi · 9th August 2008, 08:19

Thanks for this I will give it a try

8th August 2008, 20:56	#1
Allegroboi Posted a thing or two 2.0 CDTi Tourer Connie SE auto Royal Blue/Dorchester red connie V6 with Aubergine interior Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Farnborough Posts: 1,490 Thanks: 64 Thanked 33 Times in 17 Posts	2001 75 1.8 Club SE fast tickover Hi folks hope that you can help me here. I was waiting at a junction today and as I went to move off I stalled the car (wrong gear), on re-starting the car the rev counter was reading about 1200 rpm but usually reads about 800. Did not think too much about that then, but each subsequent use of the car today has bought the same problem, I tried blipping the accelerator but this did not lower the revs. When I approach a junction and change down and put it into first gear the revs are about the 1200 mark, if I have to wait any length of time the revs eventually go back down to 800. It is making changing gear more difficult too from first to second. Now this is the important bit, I am not technically minded and do not really know one end of the car to the other. I am looking for advice as to what the problem maybe so that I can feel confident in explaining the problem for somebody else to fix, namely a mechanic. I have a trusted guy who does my work, but he will also ask what I think it is. I will not be able to fix this problem myself no matter how simple it may seem to some of you who are more technically minded. Finally what damage is this causing to the car left unchecked? Thanks in advance Ian

8th August 2008, 21:18	#2
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I'm not one of the 1.8 engine owners but if it's anything like the V6's then it could be something as simple as the throttle cable sticking somewhere - may not even be related to the stalling. Hopefully one of the 1.8 engine owners will be along shortly to help you out.

8th August 2008, 22:04	#3
sworks Been absent for a while… Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,072 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	try the throttle position sensor reset - ignition on, press the throttle slowly to the floor and then off again, do this more than six times and then start the car using no throttle. Also check for air leaks on the inlet manifold (any pipes detatched) and as allready said a sticking throttle (although the alloy throttle bodys are generally ok)

9th August 2008, 08:19	#4
Allegroboi Posted a thing or two 2.0 CDTi Tourer Connie SE auto Royal Blue/Dorchester red connie V6 with Aubergine interior Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Farnborough Posts: 1,490 Thanks: 64 Thanked 33 Times in 17 Posts	Thanks for this I will give it a try