Chris Green Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 (edited) I was on the way to work this morning, pulled up to a set of traffic lights and the revs started to jump between 500 - 1500 then settled down. Drove for any 10 mile or so and got stoped at another set of lights, it idled at 1k then slowled increased to 2750ish and kept doing this. I haven't been driving hard, fairly easy, hasn't be above 60mph. Still having this issue now, any ideas or quick fixes? I'm thinking something to do the the TPS or has hose has came off. I've a 20 mile journey to make after I've finished work and no tools :/ Edit: I haven't had a chance yet to look under the bonnet as I has to go into work. Edited May 30, 2013 by chrisgreen1993 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billy SR Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 (edited) put a sportif clock in without a rev counter and forget about it 1000th post and the worst advice haha Edited May 30, 2013 by Billy SR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Green Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 put a sportif clock in without a rev counter and forget about it 1000th post and the worst advice haha ***Face Palm*** Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TurboTobz Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Adjust rpm needle accordingly haha.Have you tried looking for vacuum leaks buddy? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Green Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 (edited) Adjust rpm needle accordingly haha.Have you tried looking for vacuum leaks buddy? All the usefull comments are coming out today haha. I haven't even had a chance to look under the bonnet, stuck in work at the momenet. Fingers crossed a hose has just popped off and it isn't something more sinister! Edited May 30, 2013 by chrisgreen1993 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Coolant level, or vaccuum leaks the obvious ones Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Green Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 Coolant level, or vaccuum leaks the obvious ones Good shout Morgey, never thought about the coolant, haven't had any leaks though and no over heating, so not sure wheather to rule it out? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 It doesnt take long to look, and as its been sitting all day the system will be cool so able to open it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Green Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 It doesnt take long to look, and as its been sitting all day the system will be cool so able to open it. Will do! Gathering info at the moment, don't want to be stuck in a car park with no tools. So building a check list! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Tell me about it! My cars a pain in the fucking arse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spoon_tuned Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Sounds like a vacuum leak or like morgey said cooalnt levels my cousins gt was doing this and where the boost gauge was installed the vacuum line had a slight split new one on and booom problem fixed just lift the bonnet and get your ear close listen for any hissing noises thats what i did and heard it straight away Good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Green Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 Tell me about it! My cars a pain in the fucking arse I suppose its all in the fun of owning a Starlet! Sounds like a vacuum leak or like morgey said cooalnt levels my cousins gt was doing this and where the boost gauge was installed the vacuum line had a slight split new one on and booom problem fixed just lift the bonnet and get your ear close listen for any hissing noises thats what i did and heard it straight awayGood luck Got is sorted-ish. Well the diagnostics trigged 3 fault codes, which were nothing to do with the problem. Truns out the ICV is to blame, unplugged it ang hey presto revs droped right now. Its now in an ultra sonic cleaner to see if it helps. Its running fine without it, but the EML is on :/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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