Toyota Avensis (2003 - 2008) - 04 2.0vti - stalling problem, not sure what to do

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Sun 11 May 2008 20:08
04 2.0vti - stalling problem, not sure what to do - scott bell
Hi,

I would be so grateful if anyone could provide some advice on a problem I have with my avensis.

2004 2.0 vti auto version. T3.

It has been going on now for a few months but this last week seems to be worse. Basically the car rev counter seems to often just "hang on" and keeps itself around 400 RPM. The engine vibrates and so does the car. When I am on an incline and take my foot off the brake the engine just can't cope and instantly stalls.

I had the AA round and there were no fault codes but frankly I didn't trust their computer that much.

Now, something very strange also happened today with the car. When I have the air con on and stopped at some traffic lights, the rev counter moves between 400 and 100 every few seconds. It goes up and down. Switch the aircon off and immediately it goes to 400-450.

I have changed the air filter about a year ago and only ever use the best fuel. The fuel filter was also changed about two years ago.

Mileage is 34K, so not much.

I am stuck...

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 11/05/2008 at 20:40

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