Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2005 12:13:14 GMT From: Johannes <johsnospam-gets-nowhere-sizefitter.com> Subject: Re: Idling at 450rpm
sda100nospaml.com wrote: > > Thanks Johannes, > > I did ask what they thought was wrong. The chap said the fault code > from the ECU said it was faulty, and they just replace them. He said > it could be something to do with one of the steppers motors contained > within. > > When I turn on the ignition, a relay ticks 9 times. Perhaps that is > the ECU trying to adjust something in the throttle housing that won't > move? > > Thanks, > Steve :) If it's such an expensive component, I would want to see the fault before replacing it, or you could just go round in circles. There are many other more likely sources of poor idle. But in fairness, cases of poor running can be difficult to trace, even for a mechanic. My car also had a mid life crisis of poor running, but in the last many years it has been perfect.