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Idle problem

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Hi,I,m new here so hoping you can help me. I have a corsa b 1.2i 8v,and have been using it for around 5 years now on and off,anyway the other day I started it up and the eml came on and it wouldn't idle. I could keep it going by revving hard but as soon as no throttle it will splutter and die,it will start immediately but revs high and then the revs drop and it dies again. The eml stays off as long as I am revving it hard. The only thing I have done is a coolant drain and flush so not sure if this is relevant. When I started it the other day it was the first time starting for about a month,I hope someone can help,thanks Andy.
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Re: Idle problem

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Try unplug your maf and start it to see if it makes a difference
If it doesn't fit,
force it,
If it breaks,
It needed replacing anyway :thumbs:
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Re: Idle problem

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No maf on this one,any other thoughts?
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Re: Idle problem

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Idle valve would be my only suggestion before taking it to a garage and get it on a code reader
If it doesn't fit,
force it,
If it breaks,
It needed replacing anyway :thumbs:
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Re: Idle problem

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Ok thanks,is that attached to the main inlet body?
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Re: Idle problem

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Paperclip test?

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Re: Idle problem

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Can that be done on the 8v engine?
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Re: Idle problem

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Yeah i have a 1.2 8v matr

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Re: Idle problem

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Yes mate i have a 1.2 8v aswell and ive done it to find my errors what year is ur car
If it ain't green and black send it back :D
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Re: Idle problem

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It's a 96, been totally reliable until now. Been looking for the icv but I,m obviously not looking in the right area,help needed with location,shape etc. thanks
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Re: Idle problem

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Its on the throttle body under the air filter housing and im sure u should had a maf they are normally on the back panel in the engine bay
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Re: Idle problem

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I thought the maf is on the air filter pipes?

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Re: Idle problem

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On mine its on the bulk head for some reason the 16 valve one is on the air pipe
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Re: Idle problem

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Do you mean the sensor on the bulkhead next to the expansion tank?
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Re: Idle problem

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On mine its by the battery and it has a breather hose comin out of it
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