Idle Problem

[Malky]

If the stepper motor on a Saxo was donald ducked, would this cause the EML to come on?

If it was taken to a garage with the EML off, would the machine still find any problems with the stepper/idle valve?

[Japman]

if there is any prblem the machine should pick it up even if the Engine Management light wasnt on

[Malky]

Cheers mate

I've also read that the temp sensor can cause the car to rev itself. Like when sitting stationary it'll stick at between 2 and 3000 revs.

Any truth in this?

[Japman]

Im not sure tbh mate,my mates saxo does it now and again.........he seems to think its an air temp sensor but im not sure,Im sure som1 on here will be able to help you

[craig180]

Cheers mate

I've also read that the temp sensor can cause the car to rev itself. Like when sitting stationary it'll stick at between 2 and 3000 revs.

Any truth in this?

That would be the water temp sensor. I had this problem a while ago but it turned out to be the wiring to the sensor. Every so often it would idle at about 1600 rpm.

[furioAL]

Cheers mate

I've also read that the temp sensor can cause the car to rev itself. Like when sitting stationary it'll stick at between 2 and 3000 revs.

Any truth in this?

The engine coolant temperature sensor can cause this...read my 'sticky' in the saxo FAQ - Engine & Management forum...

Alex
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[Malky]

Have done mate. Very helpful. I'll be trying that one at the weekend