Car starts then cuts out.

[Craddock]

On the way back from my mums, car just went all strange, going nowhere, 2nd/3rd gear with loads of revs and was doing literally 5-10mph.

Managed to get to my house, go to start it, starts for about 3 seconds then just cuts off....

Any ideas?!

[Viper]

I'd say it's fucked :y:

[Craddock]

I'd say it's fucked :y:

Yeah, I came to that conclusion a long time ago viper. :y:

[Viper]

Great minds think alike.

[djmartin]

safe mode?

no engine management light come on or anything?

[laura_g]

It could be the idle speed control valve

[Jungle_Jim]

this thread might be of some use
http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51637