Vauxhall Vectra throttle not working when stood for a while
Variant: 1.8 sxi manual
Model Year: 2001
When my car been stood for a period of time in overnight the throttle doesn't work.I have to keep pushing it down and letting it of and it eventually frees up and car fine.
Posted: Jul 14, 2015 (9 years ago)
Could try cleaning the throttle body .
Posted Jul 14, 2015 (9 years ago)
Hi is the throttle body easy to clean and I no this may sound stupid but will I be able to locate it I'm a novice. Thankyou for your help.
Posted Jul 14, 2015 (9 years ago)
If not sure probably better leaving alone but before that you could check the wiring / plug connector at accl. pedal .
Posted Jul 14, 2015 (9 years ago)
This will give you an idea what's involved with cleaning throttle body .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzLScF2R3QA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzLScF2R3QA
Posted Jul 14, 2015 (9 years ago)
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