1997 Opel Astra Hello Petrol 1 6 1997 Motor Runs Idle Will Increase Revs

1997 OPEL ASTRA
136,000 MILES
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DOUGLAS MCCONNELL
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The problem started about 1 month ago and since then the car has stood idle. Petrol and air filters have been replaced.
Feb 13, 2012 at 7:07 PM
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FIXITMR
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any engine warning lights on? take a fuel pressure test?
Feb 13, 2012 at 7:11 PM
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what happens when you try to increase throttle?
Feb 13, 2012 at 7:20 PM
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DOUGLAS MCCONNELL
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Hello thanks for the response to my question. No warning lights on and when I open the throttle the revs stay the same, however this morning whilst fiddling I removed the wire to the (acceleration sensor) I think, and after plugging and unplugging this a few times the revs came up but the idle stayed high. Once switched off back to the same.
Feb 14, 2012 at 8:54 AM
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FIXITMR
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is the throttle plate clean?
Feb 14, 2012 at 8:26 PM
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DOUGLAS MCCONNELL
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I will strip today and check thanks, I have wiped in there and quite a bit of dirt was on the rag.
Feb 15, 2012 at 4:31 AM
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FIXITMR
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when you said 'open throttle' did you mean move throttle plate? do we know if it's responding to pedal?
Feb 15, 2012 at 5:20 AM
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DOUGLAS MCCONNELL
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Hi the throttle plate responds, I did a complete strip and washed out the throttle plate and complete unit. I refitted using a new stepper motor Idle unit and managed to get the motor running. The revs took a while to pick up but then the idle was fine. I took a run for about 20 kms and all was fine except a little flat until the revs were up. I have ordered a Tps (Throttle position sensor) and when that arrives in the morning I will fit it and see. Thanks again, appreciated.
Feb 15, 2012 at 4:51 PM
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DOUGLAS MCCONNELL
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Hello all the fault was with my crank gear. Key way on shaft was partially stripped. Replacement gear was R100 and car revved up normally.
Thanks forthe advice.

Feb 25, 2012 at 7:20 PM
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