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1999 Vauxhall Astra Repair Question


Topics covered: Body, Engine, Floor.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on February 28, 2010

1999 Vauxhall Astra CARBURETOR

Engine Mechanical problem
1999 Vauxhall Astra 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 85000 miles

KEEPS STICKING OPEN, SO CAR IS REVVING ITS NUTS OF, ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND NOT COMING BK UP. cLEANED WITH CARD CLEANER AND A TOOTH BRUSH QUICK FIX BUT ONLY LASTS HALF AN HOUR.
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Replied on February 28, 2010

you will need to replace the throttle body (carburettor) .. check the cable for fraying .. check/replace the throttle position sensor

Tiny Answered by Dave H (expert)
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