turbominicooper Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) I know this topic has been covered 100 times but every thread I read seems to bum out and no one actually puts there hands up and says 'yep that worked'. I could really do with an answer as this has been an annoying feature of my starlet since I've had it and im holding back on buying an exhaust as I don't want it stuck gargling at 2000rpm in traffic everyday. so as you've seen already the car idles at upto 2000rpm sometimes over but mainly at 18-1900. I have swapped out the ICV for a 2nd hand id-workz one - still high. I have noticed a constant clicking sound coming from both ICVs? if I disconnect the icv plug there is no change in revs. the idle screw is turned all the way in. I have replaced most vacuum pipes with silicone hoses and removed all the aircon setup (and plugged up the pipes from it). my battery is fully working/charged and the alternator keeps it charged. the car will naturally do this on cold startup but will even do it once ive blasted it 5 miles and the temp gauge is half way. I have noticed that when I stop after this 5 miles and restart the engine the revs will be down to 1200-1500 but still id like it lower then this (below 1000rpm). Also with the PCV not connected to the intake and that port blocked off the revs are as low as I would expect but I believe this is bad for the engine having this blocked? is this a stuck cold start? any further ideas? thanksRyan Edited January 21, 2015 by turbominicooper Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 idle at 1800 /2000 iS a vacuum leak mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbominicooper Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 idle at 1800 /2000 iS a vacuum leak mate yeh I kinda guessed but where, is there more vacuum pipes under the intake? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 yeah theres more pipes under inlet etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbominicooper Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 yeah theres more pipes under inlet etc do you have any snaps of the underneath, ive never had starlet intake off the engine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patman Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Just a little tip mate especially if your taking the pipes off on the throttle body, do 1 at a time as there's two vac pipes and two water pipes, you don't wanna be taking them all off then thinking shit and guessing how they all go back on 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 sounds like the wax valve is stuck open !!!!! seeing you changed the rest you can test this by putting your finger over the hole in the tb !!!! keep finger on hole and reset your idle if thats ok then its the waxer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbominicooper Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 you can test this by putting your finger over the hole in the tb !!!! keep finger on hole and reset your idle if thats ok then its the waxer what hole is this, the main intake? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 yes when you take the intercooler pipe of of the TB then on the inside of the TB on the bottom just before flap ( at 6 oclock ) you will see a hole that goes to your waxvalve they often act the bollox i had to delete mine filled it up with metal 2pac and restet my idle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbominicooper Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 u mate are a legend . super thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 no bother did it work ? if your filling that hole then reset the idle rufly and wait till the engine is AT FULL operating temps ( fan kicking in ) to set final rpm this also means you can delete al the idling crap hoses icv etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbominicooper Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 yes all sorted, i set it to 1000, it rises to 12-1300 but ill adjust it tomorrow. just got to learn clutch control on lift off now my cruise control has gone ;) engine bay will look even more tidier with those its gone thanks agin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbominicooper Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziSKvDqiC3Y thread can be closed now thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I'd be very worried that bolt would come out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 whoe hoe i am famous now ha ha nice vid but same as above mate that pipe/bolt will fly out pretty fast 1s you hit boost or higher rpms !!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 whoe hoe i am famous now ha ha nice vid but same as above mate that pipe/bolt will fly out pretty fast 1s you hit boost or higher rpms !!!!!!! What did you use colin? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 2 pack metal compound its called i think +????? its that stuf you mix together ( filler and activator ) it turns to steel and can be drilled etc etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 just so this what i did...throttle body mod.http://www.ukstarletowners.com/topic/72053-mikey4410-1998-starlet-sportif-turbo-rear-cambered-terror/page-4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 that bolt will last 2 secs in there before it comes out a destroys ure engine .mental putting it there !!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam-Gt- Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Am going to do this on mine as mine seems to idle at about 1800-2000 rpm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) just be aware with the mod I did on the link that initial start up of your car requires you to hold throttle A FEW MM for a good 3-4 mins before car will idle on its own.never bothered me as my idles perfectly wellI must emphasise it doesnt cause starting trouble whatsoever, just hold throttle on A FEW MM and will start as normal Edited January 23, 2015 by mikey4410 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 ya thats the negative of it but its the same if you had an uprated tb they dont have it either you get used to it pretty fast Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Is this related the the coolant lines to the throttle body? Was going to remove these too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 yeah u have a point colin.and yes ollieh its removal of them involved. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbominicooper Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 I'd be very worried that bolt would come out! ive driven it a bit this week with that in mind and all seems ok, that was y i put the gasket seal on it to stop it wriggling out. will check it today and adjust if needed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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