Idling issues

My car complete turns off when I step off the accelerator. In short it does not idle, it runs only when I keep my foot on the accelerator pedal - once I take my foot off the accelerator it turns off. It needs to be push started.

Asked on 21 September 2011 by Dominic C

Answered by Honest John

Duff idle control valve, or a problem with the timing.

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