martinw17 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 hi guys other day my car from cold started as normal but when i rev or drive changing gear the revs would pick up to 2 to 3.000 rpm on its own so stoped turn car off and started again and was fine got any ideas please thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etrebus Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 hi guys other day my car from cold started as normal but when i rev or drive changing gear the revs would pick up to 2 to 3.000 rpm on its own so stoped turn car off and started again and was fine got any ideas please thanksiscv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinw17 Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) hi guys other day my car from cold started as normal but when i rev or drive changing gear the revs would pick up to 2 to 3.000 rpm on its own so stoped turn car off and started again and was fine got any ideas please thanksiscv thanks for fast reply but whats that stand for idle control valve ? thanks :D Edited November 15, 2012 by martinw17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 hi guys other day my car from cold started as normal but when i rev or drive changing gear the revs would pick up to 2 to 3.000 rpm on its own so stoped turn car off and started again and was fine got any ideas please thanksiscv thanks for fast reply but whats that stand for idle control valve ? thanks :DYes, Idle Speed Control Valve, does exactly what it says on the tin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etrebus Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) [ hi guys other day my car from cold started as normal but when i rev or drive changing gear the revs would pick up to 2 to 3.000 rpm on its own so stoped turn car off and started again and was fine got any ideas please thanksiscv thanks for fast reply but whats that stand for idle control valve ? thanks :Dyes its idle speed control valve and it lives on the back of the inlet manifold secured with two 8mm bolts i find it easier to get at it from underneath an reach up.make sure you get the right one for your car as they look the same on fiestas and ka's but they wont work (been there lol ) Edited November 15, 2012 by etrebus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 yes its idle speed control valve and it lives on the back of the inlet manifold secured with two 8mm bolts i find it easier to get at it from underneath an reach up.make sure you get the right one for your car as they look the same on fiestas and ka's but they wont work (been there lol ) 6mm bolts, 8mm head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinw17 Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 yes its idle speed control valve and it lives on the back of the inlet manifold secured with two 8mm bolts i find it easier to get at it from underneath an reach up.make sure you get the right one for your car as they look the same on fiestas and ka's but they wont work (been there lol ) 6mm bolts, 8mm head iv got a 1.4 cvh lol and im sure u can c it as soon as u open bonnet up on the side on inlet n going to get one from scrappy lol worth a shot and thanks guys for very fast repeys apeshate it loads and sorry for my awful spelling lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawdreamer Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 iscv or Lambda or even occassionamlly MAF but then again you could.........clicky me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etrebus Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 yes its idle speed control valve and it lives on the back of the inlet manifold secured with two 8mm bolts i find it easier to get at it from underneath an reach up.make sure you get the right one for your car as they look the same on fiestas and ka's but they wont work (been there lol ) 6mm bolts, 8mm head iv got a 1.4 cvh lol and im sure u can c it as soon as u open bonnet up on the side on inlet n going to get one from scrappy lol worth a shot and thanks guys for very fast repeys apeshate it loads and sorry for my awful spelling lollol then it wont be on back of the inlet good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCCORNY11 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 had this on my car turned out the loom had split next to the power steering sensor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I had a similar problem with a collapsed vacuum hose on the back of the engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I had a similar problem with poor idle, so i adjusted the screw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinw17 Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 I had a similar problem with poor idle, so i adjusted the screw.swapped the iscv ill let you know fingers crossed thanks for quick reply's lads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybo Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I had a similar problem with poor idle, so i adjusted the screw. and then winter came, so you adjusted the other screw (or moved the jet) lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I had a similar problem with poor idle, so i adjusted the screw. and then winter came, so you adjusted the other screw (or moved the jet) lolHehehe carburettors are the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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