FAQ - Rev problems, coil packs & spark plugs - Page 3 - Saxperience

picklesayrshire · 7th July 2009, 17:27

whats the black round thing on top of the manifold with the pipe, i dont have this in mine?

Mercy · 15th December 2010, 11:25

Brilliant, Im no mechanic but changing the Plugs should be a doddle with this guide. Thanks alot for this mate =) Eeee

stevo67 · 1st January 2011, 18:40

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Originally Posted by motobruce

Has this fixed the problem on every ones cars? My westcoast had been doin it on and off for over a year (since i bought it) mainly during weather changes but would always sort its self out. Last week i steam washed my engine bay out at work drove my car home then when i went to drive it a few hours later it was having troubles ideling and would pull its self along when driving. I was told by citroen to replace the idle control valve or try cleaning it first. so i did and removed my airfilter, after cleaning it my car sat on 4000 rpm instead of going between 500-1000! So i went to a breakers and got one but still didnt fix it! It now sits on about 2500 rpm! Im trying to avoid buying a new one as it is around £120 from citroen and i have just bought a vts so just want to sell the wescoast!

When you fit a new ICV you have to initialise it 1st by switching the ignition on a off 3 times(not starting the car though)

Steve.

chinkostu · 2nd January 2011, 07:19

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Originally Posted by stevo67

When you fit a new ICV you have to initialise it 1st by switching the ignition on a off 3 times(not starting the car though)

Steve.

27th October 2006, 13:46

GummiGana · 2nd January 2011, 18:40

Great illustrations!

I'm however having some difficulties removing the coil pack. I removed the nuts from each end of the coil pack and the pack seemed to come loose, so I tried to lift it off but it just wont come off! It moves a bit back and forth but it seems like something's holdin it inside the wells. I tied pulling as hard as I could but surely it's supposed come off easier than that?

It's a late 2000 1.4 model. with the 4 in a line coil pack.

aedan165 · 4th January 2011, 23:38

sweet read man

GummiGana · 11th January 2011, 20:31

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Originally Posted by GummiGana

Great illustrations!

I'm however having some difficulties removing the coil pack. I removed the nuts from each end of the coil pack and the pack seemed to come loose, so I tried to lift it off but it just wont come off! It moves a bit back and forth but it seems like something's holdin it inside the wells. I tied pulling as hard as I could but surely it's supposed come off easier than that?

It's a late 2000 1.4 model. with the 4 in a line coil pack.

Turned out the extension columns that go over the plugs had partly melted into the plugs! Had to really pull like crazy to get them off. Bits of the columns teared off and decided to stick with the plugs :E

jphni20 · 12th January 2011, 23:16

Hi, my 02 VTR will occasionaly rev up and down to just over 1k nearly cutting out each time when i come to traffic lights or whatever. I had lived with it as it will usually go away after a few days but it started today again and now it will cut out. So it will rev up and down a few times then cut out completely.

I cleaned the ICV when it first started doing it but didnt make any difference.

Its seems to mostly do it if I let the revs drop quickly (if that makes a difference).

Would you replace the MAP sensor or ICV first?

Also read that it could be a dirty fuel filter so gonna change that anyway as it prob needs doing.

cheers

callumanderson · 21st April 2013, 21:04

Thanks a lot! I'm new to this and this FAQ helped a lot and I will defo use this information. Thanks again!

bazza2 · 1st June 2017, 17:45

Hi Want to change my spark plugs is there any new photos.Thanks

Synister · 2nd June 2017, 14:25

You literally put 17mm spark plug socket on the end of a small extension bar, pull the HT Leads/spark plug leads off, put the socket/extension into the hole and it should fit snugly on the plug then loosen as you would with anything that's threaded. When refitting, put the new plug into the socket, put it in the hole and thread it carefully by hand for the first few turns ensuring you have the right thread.

bazza2 · 16th June 2017, 15:09

My saxo has been revving up and down for a long time but for last 5 weeks it has not.Could it be its been warmer.

bazza2 · 20th June 2017, 12:57

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Originally Posted by bazza2

My saxo has been revving up and down for a long time but for last 5 weeks it has not.Could it be its been warmer.

Even the fan is working.

bazza2 · 14th March 2020, 20:34

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Originally Posted by bazza2

My saxo has been revving up and down for a long time but for last 5 weeks it has not.Could it be its been warmer.

6 Weeks ago I put 2 bottles of Redex in and now completely stopped the engine revving up and down