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MrNutter
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 Posted - 24 Jun 2011 : 07:52:43 AM
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Had to rescue the missus off the side of the road last night from what she said was a problem with the immobiliser. Turned out the battery was drained though & I got it going with a jump. As I drove the car home the charge light would not go out & the headlights were dimmer than usual. The charge light went out about 2km from home. About 500m from home the car started idling very quickly (about 1500rpm I think). Once I pulled up in the driveway & put the car in park it died altogether & wouldn't restart.
The battery is in good nick & there's no amps or other heavy draining equipment in the car. I don't use the air con or heater & rarely use the rear demister.
Does anyone have any ideas about what the issue/s might be, especially the increased idle speed?
Thanks for any replies.
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Mechknight73
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Posted - 24 Jun 2011 : 09:11:30 AM
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I'd be looking at the module on the throttle body first. itsends data to the ECM about how much air goes through it, and has a little influence on idle speed. Check that it's all secure, no corrosion or loose wires. Also at the back of the engine is a vacuum servo called the fuel pressure regulator. As the name suggests, it controls fuel pressure from the pump. Although usually when it goes it makes the engine stall, it's worth checking anyway
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VNSVLE
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Posted - 24 Jun 2011 : 2:55:16 PM
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could be an issue with the voltage regulator in your alternator. If you can get it started again check the charge voltage.
Also has it got the engine light up??
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Jamie Bowe
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Mechknight73
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Posted - 12 Jul 2011 : 8:37:25 PM
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| If you get into trouble with that, I may have an alternator lying around. I can't guarantee it works, but you can have it if I can find it amongst my junk pile |
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MrNutter
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Posted - 14 Jul 2011 : 2:51:33 PM
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| Thanks for the offer Mechknight73. I finally got around to picking up another alternator yesterday from a wreckers. It's done the trick nicely. |
VN Sedan Series I.
Stock aside from steering wheel, airhorn & stereo system but is exceptionally tidy. |
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VNGRPA
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Posted - 14 Jul 2011 : 10:20:57 PM
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| believe it or not but that is a common problem with VC & VH Commodores, good to see you got it sorted out |
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