Vauxhall Zafira idle /revs

Car: Vauxhall Zafira
Variant: 1.6 petrol
Model Year: 2005
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
ive noticed that when i aproach traffic lights,junctions etc,and i press my clutch in my rev counter needle jumps up over 1000 revs instead of just under,very annoying..also when the engines warmed up on tickover it idles up and down just over again 1000 revs,this is not erretic but just annoying...can u help..regards rich
Posted: Mar 16, 2013 (11 years ago)
Try cleaning air idle control valve and throttle body .Also check for any vacuum hoses / pipes leaking .
Posted Mar 16, 2013 (11 years ago)
hi ,thanks for your reply and advice,im not a mechanic or anything and basically dont know where to look or what to do,ive just recently had the cambelt done and since then ive noticed this problem..is it anything to do with this/have they remembered to put something back or is it nothing to do with this..
Posted Mar 16, 2013 (11 years ago)
If not as suggested and has happened since cambelt fitted , could be timing wrongly set up when belt replaced .You should really have taken it back right away and complained then . Suggest you get back on to garage and voice your concerns , all the best .
Posted Mar 16, 2013 (11 years ago)
ok many thanks,i will get back to the garage and get it sorted..thanks again..
Posted Mar 16, 2013 (11 years ago)
Glad to help .If still having problems get back to forum for more help and I'm sure someone will advise further .
Posted Mar 16, 2013 (11 years ago)
hi,i took it down the motorway today for a blast hoping it would make a differance but no,ive noticed it happens when engine is warmed up.. coming up to a junction etc when the clutch is pressed the rev counter slightly increases looks like back to garage when it reopens..
Posted Mar 17, 2013 (11 years ago)
hi, i taken my car to garage today for my idle/rev problem,within a few minutes problem sorted,when they did the cambelt last week they forgot to put a air breather pipe back on,just like that...
thanks again for your advice and tips etc...Rich.
Posted Mar 18, 2013 (11 years ago)
Glad it was a simple cure as suggested in first reply .The hose would explain your problems with erratic idle etc . Thanks for update .
Posted Mar 18, 2013 (11 years ago)
hi im having the same problem could you tell me which pipe they forgot to put back on so i can check mine thank you
kind regards phil
Posted Oct 15, 2015 (9 years ago)

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