Peugeot 205 (1983 - 1997) - 1990 1.9GTi idling problems

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Wed 23 Apr 2008 22:16
1990 1.9GTi idling problems - bakersdozen
I have a 1990 205 1.9 gti which idles at 2000rpm and eventually idles normally after 20 minutes.
It also momentarily looses power when i acclerate after i go round a bend in the road but picks up power after a couple or seconds.
The temp warning light comes on when the gauge gets to about half way.
It also kangaroos at random when i`m driving along.

Please help.

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Edited by Dynamic Dave on 23/04/2008 at 22:54

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Thu 24 Apr 2008 18:30
1990 1.9GTi idling problems - thomp1983
has the idleing problem just suddenly appeared? it's likely an air leak, i can't remember the 1.9 layout off hand but the pipes under the inlet manifold were the favourite location. it could also be something simpler like a sticking throttle cable or leaver so check them over.

the cornering issue, is it all bends or just when driving it hard? could well be fel starvation if there isn't alot of fuel in, changing the fuel filter would be a good start.

you'll never get a perfectly smooth idle though, the 1.9 was notorious for having lumpy idle.

chris
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Thu 24 Apr 2008 19:31
1990 1.9GTi idling problems - bakersdozen
Many Thanks.
I`ll check those out.
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