Rover 200 engine won't drop below 1500 revs when braking

Car: Rover 200
Variant: 1.6 si auto
Model Year: 1998
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
WHEN I USE THE BRAKES ON MY AUTO THE REVS WON'T DROP BELOW 1500 REVS AND SO I HAVE TO USE A LOT OF BRAKING TO STOP IT.IF I PUT IT INTO NEUTRAL THE REVS DROP TO 800.WHEN I PUT IT BACK IN DRIVE IT'OK.IT PULLS AWAY SMOOTHLY, AND DRIVES WELL,UNTIL I NEED TO SLOW DOWN AGAIN,WHEN THE PROBLEM STARTS AGAIN. ANY HELP WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED. REGARDS MICKYED
Posted: Nov 5, 2009 (15 years ago)
Sounds like throttle body sticking .
Posted Nov 5, 2009 (15 years ago)

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