Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2001 22:43:14 +0100 From: "chris" <chris_walker16nopsamo.co.uk.REMOVETHIS> Subject: Re: 9000 2.3T cut out
"Andy" <menopsam.com> wrote in message news:ux2B6.93152$HR6.11457210nopsam4.clara.net... > HI > Recently purchased a 9000 2.3 Turbo but I am having some major problems. > The ignition lights come on and the accelerator doesnt 'work' but the engine > is still on! This has happened at a variety of speeds (70mph on motorway, 45 > mph on country road). I wasnt pushing the car in any way and it happened > without any warning. My local mechanic doesnt have a clue. > Has anyone else experienced this? > Also the Turbo kicks in when it feels like it, most of the time it doesnt! > Can anyone help me please > Andy > > Hi Andy, i reciently inherited the same car as you from my dad. I'm having problems similar to yours. My advice would be to check out the idle valve, i think this may be the cause as it was with mine. Good look, Chris --