idle sensor problem
Discussion
Had my car serviced a few months ago and they said that the idle semsor is faulty/not working. I have noticed that the car stalls when it comes up to junctions occationally. Apparently its something to do with the fact that the ecu doesnt realise that the car has come to a stop. Now that I have done my mirrors so the electric motors work 
(thank you fellow phs for your help with that one) I want to sort this idle sensor out if possible. Its quite annoying when the car stalls at junctions. Can anybody help.It would be much appreciated
Where is the sensor? Is it very easy to replace? What should I look for?
Many thanks
Alex
nb hope everybodys 2003 has got off to a good start.
(thank you fellow phs for your help with that one) I want to sort this idle sensor out if possible. Its quite annoying when the car stalls at junctions. Can anybody help.It would be much appreciated Where is the sensor? Is it very easy to replace? What should I look for?
Many thanks
Alex
nb hope everybodys 2003 has got off to a good start.
Thanks for your reply guys, much appreciated
I have cleaned the stepper motor in the past as per the bible and it does make the car idle better. However the problem is still with the ecu not getting the correct information on if the car is moving or stationary I belive.
Steve, the problem was picked up at the service about 3 months ago when they plugged in the diagnosic equipment, it said that the ecu was not getting the correct info so it didnt know when the car was stationary hence the stalling. I guess this diagnostic equipment is an osciliscope or similar. They said that they could not set the low speed or idle mixture till this was sorted out which is a little rich on my car. They said that they did not have the component in stock so I would have to book the car back in. Havent got round to doing it and while I have got some time I though i might have a go myself. So if I know that they ecu is not getting the right info can I replace this component or do anything to help the problem?
Many thanks
alex
I have cleaned the stepper motor in the past as per the bible and it does make the car idle better. However the problem is still with the ecu not getting the correct information on if the car is moving or stationary I belive.
Steve, the problem was picked up at the service about 3 months ago when they plugged in the diagnosic equipment, it said that the ecu was not getting the correct info so it didnt know when the car was stationary hence the stalling. I guess this diagnostic equipment is an osciliscope or similar. They said that they could not set the low speed or idle mixture till this was sorted out which is a little rich on my car. They said that they did not have the component in stock so I would have to book the car back in. Havent got round to doing it and while I have got some time I though i might have a go myself. So if I know that they ecu is not getting the right info can I replace this component or do anything to help the problem?
Many thanks
alex
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