Hick-up On Tickover

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euroswill

Discussion Starter · Jun 20, 2005

Hi guys,

Another question for you all.

On tickover, I have noticed that the engine hesitates, has a hick-up but this is not evident whilst driving. (sounds like 'hunting' but not continuous)
I've changed the plugs and the fault is still there and my next test will be to change my fuel. I have heard that the fuel supplied by Tesco is not up to scratch, which is in the tank at the mo. Anyone else found this symptom :roll:

I hope it's nothing to do with the DI

Would a fuel filter change help?

Cheers,

Phil.

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Chris 9-5

· #2 · Jun 20, 2005

Phil try cleaning the throttle boy with some carb cleaner

Chris 9-5

· #8 · Jun 21, 2005

Phil I have the same problem at the moment with the acc compressor causing the car to stumble and has caused a stall:evil:

If your car is standard an ECU software reflash might help, from your dealer. Additionally it could be a acc compressor clutch problem, mine is being swapped out under warranty to see if that helps?

Annoyin though innit:evil:

Chris 9-5

· #10 · Jun 21, 2005

Yep, and with an auto you cant exactly drop the clutch and restart on the roll either :roll:

Where did you get the carb/throttle cleaner from by the way?

Chris 9-5

· #14 · Jun 21, 2005

Thanks Phil

Chris 9-5

· #17 · Jun 21, 2005 (Edited)

course9x said:
So to clean out the throttle body, just take off the intake pipe and spray it in??Dave

Yep, I would suggest using a lint free cloth and cleaning off the excess as you go, you can also spray some in while she runs(she wont like it though).

Make sure the pipe is put on nice and securely afterwards

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Chris 9-5

· #19 · Jun 22, 2005

euroswill said:
A quick note as well guys. I had to replace the large 'O' ring around the air intake which seals the delivery pipe to the throttle body. Perrished like a tarts gussett

Has that helped with the problem Phil?

Chris 9-5

· #23 · Jun 23, 2005

I'm thinking a reflash is like a windows update (so steer clear it will never work again!...joke)

As they improve the programme and the diagnostics they update the software. I dont think its the throttle body though, and I too have changed the DI, plugs, fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator, CPS, & Throttle body etc etc etc

Could be the clutch on the ACC or more likely trionic not reacting quick enough to raise the revs by 50 or so to compensate for the demand of the compressor, oh I dunno why its happening but its really annoyin innit :evil:

Chris 9-5

· #26 · Jun 27, 2005

Our US friends had a lot of problems with fuel recently, maybe we should do a group buy on optimax next :cheesy:

Chris 9-5

· #30 · Jun 27, 2005

This 99 ron stuff is it labeled super unleaded or summit

Chris 9-5

· #34 · Jun 29, 2005

What plugs are you using?

By the way I filled up at Tesco, no super dooper in sight, I asked the woman about 99 RON and she said:

"Sorry luv, who is Ron?" :roll:

Chris 9-5

· #37 · Jun 29, 2005

Finn said:
Phil use these:

Really cheap as well, gapped to 1.1 if I remember correctly. Someone confirm please..

Yes thats correct, Phil get rid of those Bosch ASAP:nono;

Chris 9-5

· #46 · Jul 1, 2005

They do get very guncked up, there always seems to be a little oil that gets down the delivery pipe into the throttle body, and a damn good clean is an excellent idea!

My carb cleaner arrived today and I'll do the same and report back!

Please do fit the NGK plugs though Phil

Chris 9-5

· #49 · Jul 5, 2005

Sounds painful Phil

Chris 9-5

· #51 · Jul 7, 2005

Phil thats a lot of cash

Lets hope this is the first day of at least five years of trouble free motoring

Chris 9-5

· #55 · Aug 5, 2005

I'm glad its sorted, it takes a while to feel confident in the car again though

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