1995 Vauxhall Astra

1995 VAUXHALL ASTRA
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NICHOLAS JEFFREY
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Engine Mechanical problem
1995 Vauxhall Astra Front Wheel Drive Manual 45000 miles

I HAVE A ASTRA 1.6 16V 1995 WHEN STARTED IT KEEPS REVVING UP TO RED LINE SO I HAVE TO TURN OFF IGNITON TO AVOID BLOWING UP ENGINE, CAN YOU PLEASE HELP.
Oct 11, 2009 at 5:33 AM
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DAVE H
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check the throttle cable .. it must be jammed up !
Oct 12, 2009 at 3:41 AM
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NICHOLAS JEFFREY
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Hi
The throttle cable is working fine , could the prolem be the ECU or one of the sensors.?
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Stuart
Oct 12, 2009 at 4:06 AM
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DAVE H
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The throttle cable controls fuel supply .. if this is definatly good .. then you need to check the carburettor/throttle body !!
Oct 12, 2009 at 4:38 AM
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DAVE H
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also the camshaft and crankshaft sensors tell the ECU how much fuel to supply to the injectors !! It could be any of these are supplying a bad signal or the actual ECU is bad !! have the vehicle plugged into a diagnostic computer !!
Oct 12, 2009 at 4:45 AM
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