Technical Idle problem - running on

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Technical Idle problem - running on

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To add to my rattly steering rack, I've now another issue with the Pop.

It's been hanging onto revs on the over run.
Not every time, but it did it three times in a short trip (3 miles) this afternoon.

Approach a junction or slow down by taking my foot off the gas or take my foot off to brake and it's started to hang on to the revs.
Instead of slowing on the over run, it's powering me along stuck with around 2000 rpm on it.

I original thought I might be catching the accelerator pedal slightly with my shoe when braking as that's what it feels like, but it's definitely not that.

Once I've jammed on the brakes and pulled it up, it returns to normal either straight away or within a second or two.

No EML and I've not tried a code read yet, but I can only think it's the TPS or pedal potentiometer?
 
Most likely the pedal is sticking or catching on a mat or trim. Could be the pedal potentiometer but it's a dual unit so should detect an electrical failure. Could be a worn coupling between pedal and potentiometer. Unlikey to b the throttle servo as a mismatch between command and position should cause a failure light.

Robert G8RPI.
 
I'm certain it's not getting stuck on a mat, there aren't any.

I'll try a code read once I find the socket!

Hi,
The OBD socket should be behind a plastic trim panel between the steering column and door post. There are a couple of screws at the bottom edge of the panel. Socket is normally black with a yellow centre.


Robert G8RPI.
 
I've found no codes stored, so I unplugged the connectors to the pedal, throttle body and ECU, cleaned them up with contact cleaner.

I took it out for a spin and it seemed to drive ok again.

Only thought after to check the state of the TB's butterfly and MAP.
As others have found, the MAP had a coating of oil and the TB's mouth was pretty grubby, so they got a clean as well.

Time will tell if it's cured or not, fingers crossed.
 
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