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peregolf

New Member

• Oct 28, 2012

• #1

I have recently noticed that the car starts to race when its idle or just when coming down the gear on approach to a junction. The only way to stop it is to press the accelerator and it all calms down again. Seems to be happening more frequently over last few weeks. On top of that today the amber hill descent light came on and has stayed on. No other warning lights are on and turning on and off has not resolved it. Any ideas?
many thanks.

 

Oldseadog

Well-Known Member

• Oct 28, 2012

• #2

Does it run on when you turn the engine off?

Check that you are not losing oil into the intake manifold from your turbo, as that could cause your engine to run away and blow!

 

Soloby Rob

Banned

• Oct 28, 2012

• #3

peregolf said:

I have recently noticed that the car starts to race when its idle or just when coming down the gear on approach to a junction. The only way to stop it is to press the accelerator and it all calms down again. Seems to be happening more frequently over last few weeks. On top of that today the amber hill descent light came on and has stayed on. No other warning lights are on and turning on and off has not resolved it. Any ideas?
many thanks.

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Might help if you told us what engine cos me crystal ball is broke at the mo.

 

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peregolf

New Member

• Oct 28, 2012

• #4

Sorry guys , it is a 1.8 freelander petrol (2000).
have not turned it off when it ocurred , will do so next time and see if it runs on.

 

Oldseadog

Well-Known Member

• Oct 28, 2012

• #5

Do you get any black smoke when it starts to race?

 

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peregolf

New Member

• Oct 28, 2012

• #6

not that i am aware of no.

 

Freelaner

Landy Driver

• Oct 28, 2012

• #7

sticky throttle cable?

 

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peregolf

New Member

• Oct 28, 2012

• #8

Other places ive read mention the throttle switch - is this likley. i cant do this myself but need to be armed with info so im not a complete muppet at the garage.

 

Freelaner

Landy Driver

• Oct 28, 2012

• #9

more likely to be the throttle body sticking

 

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peregolf

New Member

• Oct 28, 2012

• #10

throttle body sticking. can i fix that easily?
what would a garage charge do you think ie time for job?

 

Freelaner

Landy Driver

• Oct 28, 2012

• #11

dunno

it may just be a case of taking it off cleaning and lubricating.
the are made from plastic and are prone to sticking

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Oct 29, 2012

• #12

It could be the idle control valve sticking!!

 

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NorwayFreelander

New Member

• Feb 11, 2013

• #13

We had the same problem exactly, took it to the garage and they just oiled the throttle cable ends and never had a problem since.