idle

Hi guys, I'm a newbie here came across this excellent site after trawling google for my little problem. Basically I have a '06 Ibiza 1.9tdi sport and up until now I have been happy with it. However recently with the cold weather, I have noticed an annoying issue, when starting up from cold, the...

In true Seat fashion, the car has developed 2 more noises - One I could record: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3pQLNVGRJQ She's now started to squeak at idle. It never goes away, and yes, the Cam belt was looked at. Possiably the Alternator? 2nd problem is more serious, and I dont have...

Argghhh, can anyone point me in the right direction here ? My car has suffered with bad idle problems for ages, so I removed the ISV and cleaned, cleaned all breather pipes and changed air filter. Still no improvement. I then Fixed a small hole near my back box for the MOT, and when I start it...

I have a 97 Toledo 2.0 16v that doesnt idle very well when cold. I have cleaned the ISV with some carb cleaner that has made it slightly better but still sometimes cuts out when cold. It sometimes needs a bit of throttle to start too... Any ideas what the problem could be? Once its been running...

Guys, my 2.0Tdi has been fluctuating at idle, is there anything I can do?

Hi, I think I've got some kind of air leak on my ibiza. I've had a couple of problems with it which I think are linked: 1. When idling all of a sudden the car just decides to cut out, then it takes its time to start but eventually will start and run perfectly. 2. When idling suddenly the...

Im sure that over the last six months my idle has started to vary a little more...its not hunting by a lot but you can feel it bobble a bit now and again...just wondering if Ive made it up and its always done this or something isnt quite right.....and if so what it likely to be...Im thinking...

Hello guys, I have a 2002 Skoda Octavia 1.8T with 41,000 Kms. Since the Leon use the same engine, maybe you guy can help me. My Engine is factory stock. Does not have any mod to the car computer or chip. My problem is that when I am driving and then stop for example at a red light...

A couple of weeks ago I had the MIL light come on, checked with VAG-COM and got this. Monday,29,September,2008,14:46:25:56652 VCDS Version: Release 805.0 Data version: 20080529 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Hi Guys What should my LCR be idling at when warm? Seems to idle at 750rpm and boost gauge sits at -18psi I'm sure it used to idle a little bit quicker and sit at -20psi Does it even matter? Just curious. LCR revo stage 2, Milltek Cat back with Piper d.pipe. Cheers

The idle on my Ibiza Cupra 20vt dips down every now and then usually after taking it for a drive then stopping for a while. Stealer replaced MAF sensor but it hasn't made a difference and its now out of warranty. Can anyone give me some advice on which blocks I should log to check if the...

I've noticed this a few times since I bought the car last month but some days are more noticeable than others - today being one of those days - so I thought I'd ask... When idling with a warmed up engine, my TDI 140 seems everso slightly lumpy. Most noticeable when sat at traffic lights with...

If left idling for a couple of mins (on the drive to warm up/ de mist or in heavy traffic) my gf's 51 plate 1.6 Leon starts to fire on 3 cylinders. The engine fault light on the dash flashes then after about 10 mins goes constant . When the light turns constant the problem stops and it runs ok...

Hi,i have done a search and can't find anything about this so here goes...I recently bought a ibiza tdi 130 and when the engine warms up on idle there is a lot of movement on the engine as if a mount has gone,but i got it up on the ramp at work and had a look and all engine mounts look ok,when i...

Hello all, I have noticed that when my altea 1.9 stylance is in a traffic jam or stationary for any length of time, the engine idle sound can be irregular, the engine note sounds correct but inside the car you can feel it through the seat.I asked the dealer to fix it twice, but each...

Hi, Really need some help with this, i have an 01 ibiza S 1.4 THis morning it cut out on me however i restarted it after two attempts, the car ran fine all the way to work. However tonight, i get in the car and go to start and it doesnt start fully. Its ticking over but very little...

I have just had my timing belt, tensioners etc , and water pump replaced on a Leon Mk1 110 tdi. The engine is running fine but there is a noticeable vibration at idle (steady 900 rpm) through the steering wheel and driver's seat. This was not there previously. From various searches I have...

07 plate FRTDi 3700 miles on it and having a strange problem with engine idle. Basically get the car up to normal running temp and the tick-over when idling at stand still sits at 1000rpm instead of the usual 750rpm. I can rev it but it makes no difference to it. IF i turn the car off...

Please help, We have a model year 2000 alhambra 1.9 Tdi, (110bhp I think!) and everytime after starting the engine, the glow plug dashboard light stays lit for about 10 to 15 secs and then when I turn the ignition, the car revs all by it's own up to about 2500rpm (really load and...

I noticed something strange last night. The car was cold as i'd just finished work. I had been driving normally and then had to slow down for some traffic lights. As I pressed the clutch and the revs dropped, they did; but then became slightly irratic and just sort of fluctuated/jumped a little...