Fiat Punto engine revs when starting the car

Car: Fiat Punto
Variant: 1.2L
Model Year: 2004

Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss

hi i have a 2004 1.2L fiat punto and i just changed the timing belt and the head gasket and now when i start the car the engine over revs and wont go down can you help me? as i am afraid to drive my car.

thanks robert

Posted: Oct 23, 2010 (14 years ago)

Robert27

Points: 2

Check idle control valve / throttle body for sticking , needing cleaned .Also on some models there was problems with the earth for the ecu on the back of the throttle body. The earth on the front of the throttle body sometimes worked loose.

Posted Oct 23, 2010 (14 years ago)

whittingehame

Points: 38,540

i tried that but it silll doesnt work and it never happened to me before

Posted Oct 24, 2010 (14 years ago)

Robert27

Points: 2

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