EmmaDu
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Fiat 500 1.3 Multijet Diesel 95 BHP -Slow idle & non responsive accelerator when cold
Hi All,
Now the weather is getting cooler, my diesel 500 is letting me know about it!
When 11°C or below, upon starting up my car it will only idle at 700 rpm (instead of just over 1000) and has a non responsive accelerator for at least 30 seconds meaning I cannot drive it! It suddenly comes to life after this period and is able to be driven.
Any ideas?
Obviously an issue with something temperature dependant. The glow plugs and their connections have been checked (and all reading well), start up of the engine is clean and no usual exhaust emissions.
It's done almost 30,000 miles and is driven for a 32 mile commute each day, plus more miles at the weekend. Has recently had long drives of over 100 continuous miles and drives well once over this 'hissy fit'.
TIA
Hi All,
Now the weather is getting cooler, my diesel 500 is letting me know about it!
When 11°C or below, upon starting up my car it will only idle at 700 rpm (instead of just over 1000) and has a non responsive accelerator for at least 30 seconds meaning I cannot drive it! It suddenly comes to life after this period and is able to be driven.
Any ideas?
Obviously an issue with something temperature dependant. The glow plugs and their connections have been checked (and all reading well), start up of the engine is clean and no usual exhaust emissions.
It's done almost 30,000 miles and is driven for a 32 mile commute each day, plus more miles at the weekend. Has recently had long drives of over 100 continuous miles and drives well once over this 'hissy fit'.
TIA