Fiat Punto revs up on own accord

Car: Fiat Punto
Variant: 1.2 8v manual
Model Year: 2002
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
i can leave my car ticking over then suddenly it will rev up on its own i then
have 2 switch it off if dont it will go bang
Posted: Sep 26, 2011 (13 years ago)
Check or clean idle air control valve / stepper motor and throttle body . Check for any vacuum pipes / hoses leaking .
Posted Sep 28, 2011 (13 years ago)
i used drive a punto gt for few years . im a mechanic check the trottle idle sensor on top of engine or possibly your vacum pipes are cracked or perished
Posted Apr 6, 2012 (12 years ago)

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