C5 1.8 Engine idle problem

Gavin123 · Post by **Gavin123** » 17 Jul 2006, 14:35

Hi
Anybody knows why when I come to a stop the engine idle sometimes sits at 1500rpm. I have to quickly jolt the accelerator pedal quickly to get it to idle normally
Sometimes for a split second when changing gears it sits up at 2500rpm and on deceleration it gives a nasty jolt
Thanks in advance

AndersDK · Post by **AndersDK** » 17 Jul 2006, 16:36

If you have the cable throttle version its likely to be a binding cable.
If you have the electric pedal - it seems the pedal potientiometer is at fault.

Gavin123 · Post by **Gavin123** » 17 Jul 2006, 16:54

It's cable and it seems routed without kinks and feels smooth in operation

wheeler · Post by **wheeler** » 17 Jul 2006, 20:32

stepper motor sticking

Gavin123 · Post by **Gavin123** » 18 Jul 2006, 09:51

Thanks, I will go and check