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idle and hesitation

Old Feb 21, 2013 | 03:09 AM
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Any ideas, my idle goes up and down (300 to 900) and have a marked hesitation around 2500 to 3500 along with high petrol consumption. ICV replaced with known good: plugs & leads new; TPS new; TB cleaned; EGR ok and cleaned. No codes!! Have ordered O2 sensor + temp sender (back of engine). This is a 2004 NBFL European spec (Etna model)
Also does the TEN Gnd business apply to this model as there are no markings on my diag box.
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 06:17 AM
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Usually a fluctuating idle speed indicates a vacuum leak. Check all of the vacuum hoses to ensure none have come off.

I don't think the TEN GND works with the newer NB cars because they didn't have adjustable cam angle sensors. But I might be wrong because I have an NA and don't know the NBs as well.
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Thanks for replying. No vacuum leaks. + there are other symptoms (high fuel consumption especially) which don't fit.
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Replaced O2 sensor today and most problems have gone. Will give it a week or so to check fuel usage!! Another miracle????
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I didn't think that was a possible cause of your symptoms.
Old Mar 2, 2013 | 03:57 AM
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Neither did I, & neither did my local garage who couldn't find the fault!
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