hi there, the scooby is playing up as usual.

been away for a week and the temperature has dropped considerably,

get back to the car and start her up (2 degrees outside)
on start up i get CEL light and it revs itself to 2k and back .

the only variables could be,
the fact i topped the oil up last week (done 130 miles since with no problems)
the auxiliary belt is squeaking like hell, guessing it needs adjusting.

any help welcome guys as i need to drive it tomorrow

thanks, Joe

 

idle control valve stuck ?

 

it only revs to 2k once not consistantly, how do i rectify this and is the car driveable?
thanks mate

 

before go any further need the fault code reading and go from there.

 

cheers, i went a double checked and it revs to 2k a few times with 5 or 6 seconds in between, then when i put about 2k revs through her myself she idles perfectly, makes temperature etc and sounds normal. so damn strange

 

its the idle control valve mate mine is doing the same

 

pain in the **** isnt it! how is it sorted? does it just need replacing

 

cetral subaru fixed mine , and problem went away. i found to get round it i put gas down about quater while it started and hold for min then ticked over as should.fidly job as i recall.yes belt needs tightening and check it isnt glazed on inside, prob better to get another.