No experience of a runaway. But I doubt pressing the brake pedal would stop a runaway. Do you have the 2.4 or 2.2 so I can have a look in the workshop manual re the pedal sensor.
Bdwarb1
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2.4 puma. Any help is great! Thanks
Mine (1996 300Tdi) had a runaway nearly two years ago. Mrs was driving and stopped it with a brake and stall combo in the panic created by the noise of the high revs.
Doubt yours is. Have quick look in the air inlet manifold pipe to see if there is a lot of oil in there if you're worried.
flat
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Deffo get it checked out, you do not want a runaway but it will probably be a wiring thing, have you had it connected up to a code reader to see if any faults have been thrown up?
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I’ll update ya - same if you find something drop me message
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As neilly says, that's not a good idea. Hit the edit button and delete it.
neilly
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Phew! Pleased you're on the ball
Sorry, mate. I was actually replying to Bdwarb1. But, obviously you can do the same
Bdwarb1
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Cheers
Bdwarb1
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Hi been in for a service, had it on a code reader and had the ignition switch changed. It’s back in Thursday for the drive belt and I’ll mention the ignition problem again. I had some advice that it was a wiring issue. It’s jusy annoying - the engine is running fine and not increasing revs or anything.
Found this info on the brake pedal sensors which might help your investigation. The sensors are located behind a plastic cover above the pedal, it should pull / wiggle off (sounds rude) to reveal the switches. I feel sure the problem is connected with the brake switches / ECM, as pressing the brake stops your injun. Attachment is for the 2.2 engine. 2.4 probably the same but you will need to verify by inspection. If you get diagnostics on it let me know the fault codes.
Not sure what you mean but the trailer light on the dash should flash once when you put the indicators on when a trailer is not connected, and at each flash of the indicators when a trailer is connected.
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Turboman
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They aren't that rare. I have had two happen to me, and repaired the damage caused by several others.
We aren't trying to scare him, just making him aware that there are possible issues that can destroy his engine, and make sure he watches out for them, and especially doesn't overfill with oil, which is easily done on some modern engines.
