scott1980 10 Posted March 27, 2012 Ive had my corrado in storage for a while , starting it up periodically , but without a metal coolant pipe I was reluctant to keep starting it up.....now ive fitted the pipe and its leak free (pretty chuffed with that). But , it won't idle , it starts fine , revs freely but if I take my foot off the accelerator completely it just dies almost instantly. I must admit i'm a novice under the bonnet with only basic mechanical skills , the mechanic at work suggested it may be a perished vacuum hose :shrug: I grasp what hes saying but all the hoses "seem" intact . I really want to get her back on the road this summer , as cheaply as possible Any ideas or pointers would be great :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
floppyman 0 Posted March 27, 2012 What engine is this? I would say the idle valve is stikyyyy... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scott1980 10 Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) Sorry yeah forgot to mention that :-/ its a 2.0 16v , I have a volkswagen factory repair manual on CD , its fairly detailed (1060 pages) and shows an Idle stabilizer valve , is this it ? Also , the engine keeps steady revs with the throttle ,a held light touch of the pedal will keep it at 900 revs, could I get away with altering the throttle ?? ....like I say , i'm a novice :scratch: Edited March 27, 2012 by scott1980 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
floppyman 0 Posted March 27, 2012 Yes thats the valve... Have some one turn the ignition on for you a try to feel the valve clicking... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted March 27, 2012 Got a nearly new one for sale if you need it? Sounds like the valve or a vac hose split/undone somewhere. Check all the pipes thoroughly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scott1980 10 Posted March 28, 2012 Ive been under the bonnet and cant seem to see any split / undone hoses or hear any hisses when it dies . I tested the idle switch and thats fine and my friend assures me theres no clicks or buzzes on the ISV when i turn the ignition on ...looks like its shagged ?? In that case how much would you want for yours CazzaVR ? Also , the one currently on is a Siemens unit...seems odd to me...looks out of place (for some reason) :scratch: Im sure come to think of it in the pile of receipts for the car there was one for work done for an "Idling issue" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted March 29, 2012 Hi mate, £25 posted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scott1980 10 Posted March 30, 2012 Ive fixed it ! :dance: ... I took the valve off and tried my luck blasting some isopropanol into it and manually toggling the valve , let it dry and stuck it back on . Started and idled juuuuuuust fine :thumbleft: thats made my week ,Thanks for your help guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted March 30, 2012 Always nice when that happens! 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
