MG ZR rev and die

Car: MG ZR
Variant: 1.8
Model Year: 2005
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
my son has an mgzr 1.8 and what happens is when he starts the car it revs high then after around 15seconds it revs higher then dies.any help would be grateful as i have lost patients
Posted: May 1, 2013 (11 years ago)
Check / replace idle control valve and clean throttle body if needed .
Posted May 1, 2013 (11 years ago)
check coolant temp sensor check for any air leaks at inlet manifold
Posted May 3, 2013 (11 years ago)

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