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enginecuts out

Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 3:45 pm
by deburgh
just bought petrol w reg petrol . starts fine sometimes then cuts out.it can run for along time but will cut out ,any suggestions on what the problem is thanks ian.

Re: enginecuts out

Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 4:07 pm
by mjb
What engine?

Does it cut out while idling, while driving with your foot on the gas, or both?

Re: enginecuts out

Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 4:08 pm
by Welly
Hi,

Sounds like these problems in this thread......viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3489

Edit: Looks like the photos have now gone :|

Re: enginecuts out

Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 8:25 pm
by deburgh
mjb wrote:What engine?

Does it cut out while idling, while driving with your foot on the gas, or both?
hi thanks for replying it will some times cut out at low speed not on long run

Re: enginecuts out

Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 8:05 pm
by mjb
If you mean it cuts off when your foot isn't on the accelerator, I'd definitely look at the idle control valve / solenoid first, then the throttle pot

Re: enginecuts out

Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 12:52 pm
by deburgh
i have just bought secondhand throttle body but still cutting out any suggestion

Re: enginecuts out

Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 7:32 am
by deburgh
hi all found the fault, it was coolant temprature sensor , thanks to everyone for all your help if anyone wants a complete throttle housing which has stepmotor and all the bits please contact me it cost me 30 pounds same to you

Re: enginecuts out

Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 9:57 am
by steve_earwig
Splendid :cheesy: I loves me an 'appy ending :mrgreen: