norman16v

Any news on sorting the flat spot mate? Car looks fantastic by the way.

Sold it provisionally, will be collected tomorrow...

It's above the long line of fuses, in the middle and set back a bit. So I suppose you could say it's behind in a way... Let me know if you still can't find it and I'll take a picture

Hi! could you please post a picture or a ms-paintbrush drawing ( :lol: ) of where the 'hidden fuse' is located? thanks! In the fust box by the steering column, look above the main bank of fuses pretty much in the middle and it'll be there, set back a bit. It's a bit difficult to see so you might just have to feel for it

Silver K reg 16v (I think...) with aftermarket alloys, spotted on the M1 yesterday around 5pm ish, just before getting stuck in a huge traffic jam for an hour...

Fitted a nice shiny new alternator.

Broke down and had to get the recovery people out. Alternator apparently... more fun.

Didn't need to take the car out anywhere today so I went for a quick run around the block and still no stalling, but I was getting the hesitant throttle problem a little that I've had before so I'm still dubious... we shall see I suppose.

Just keep your fingers crossed! I'd rather not get my hopes up, it's lulled me into a false sense of security many times like this before. Fools me every time!

Drove it for a bit this morning and it was absolutely perfect... solid idle with no blipping, and not a hint of it trying to cut out :confused4: Though it has been perfect like this before only to be crap later so I'll not get my hopes up. Only thing I did yesterday is unplug and plug back in some connectors under the bonnet to check for corrosion, wouldn't have thought that would have done anything. As soon as it starts acting up again I'll try the water temperature thing

Also I'm getting it looked at on Friday. Although not holding out much hope as the mechanic is stumped as to why a new ISV didn't solve the problem. Also the reason I need to get rid of it is the Mercedes which I've been trying to get working for months is finally almost finished, so the Corrado needs to go to make way for that. If anything to help me pay for the work that's been done on it...

Norman, if you can list out what you have done, we maybe able to point you in the right direction... possibly a simple fix thing like an airleak? So far, had the throttle body cleaned out, ISV cleaned out and later replaced with a brand new one, checked the rubber bits connecting the throttle body and airbox for leaks, checked all the electrical connectors under the bonnet for corrosion, and checking spark plug gaps today. Only thing is if the ECU needs more time to adjust to the ISV? So far been 40 miles since I put it on. Oddly, for the first 30 miles which I did in one day, it was absolutely perfect. Next day it started being a pain again

Thanks for the reply but I have already been down that road without success unfortunately, having the throttle body cleaned was the first thing I did :(

WD40 thing didn't show up any results. Found this on the forum search: http://members.dslextreme.com/users/vwt ... ning3.html and looked at all the connectors as suggested but all are perfect and not at all corroded. Idle switch is clicking fine, haven't got a multimeter handy to check if its getting power though. Mechanic is also stumped and was certain a new ISV would have solved the problem. Is it possible that either the ECU needs more time to adjust to the new ISV (had 40 miles so far, first 30 miles it was perfect...) or that the 3rd party ISV I bought is a load of s**t despite being brand new? Really am getting sick of this car now.

My 16v Corrado is exhibiting the common problem of occasionally not idling and cutting out when the clutch is dipped, and a lumpy idle in which the engine blips between 1000-1100 (this happens more often...). I've tried most of the possible fixes people have suggested which don't involve shelling out alot of money (other than fitting a new ISV which did cost a bit) and I've had enough. I need to be selling it now as it is to make way for my other car which is supposed to be fixed soon, so I'm wondering if it's just worth getting shot of it now and being honest about the problem, and cutting down the price to compensate. Is this worth it or will no one touch it with a barge pole? Also how much should I think about dropping the price by? It's a '92 2.0 16v with 92k on the clock in pretty good condition with an almost complete service history. Cheers Matt