206 Lx - Reving Problem!

[supersub14 1]

I have a 206 1.1 lx and at random times if im stopped at traffic lights it starts to rev up itself. I have to switch the engine off to stop it. It then takes me 2 or 3 attempts to get her started again (sorta as if shes flooded).

 

What would be causing this? Would it be some sorta choke problem? Or a sensor? Ive checked the throttle isnt sticking.

 

Ive took a pic of the engine so if someone could point me in the right direction on what i should be looking for:

 

 

 

I dont know my way round this engine so help is needed lol

 

John

[welshpug 1,657]

most likely to be the idle valve on this engine as its still a cable throttle I think, idle valve is on the back of the throttle housing, can just see it at the top of the picture.

 

you can find a lot from these by getting them plugged into a diagnostic tool though.

[supersub14 1]

yeah its def a cable throttle. ok, i think i see the one you mean at the back of the housing

 

cheers

[supersub14 1]

Phoned a few breakers there. None local have a 1.1L engined 206. Would that engine (or idle valve) have come in any other make or model?

[welshpug 1,657]

just buy a new one

[supersub14 1]

£88.46 - i dont think so lol

[welshpug 1,657]

not from a dealer!

 

ECP, £40.

[supersub14 1]

thats still £60 by time you include delivery and i dont live anywhere near the store in belfast!

[Paulmac19 4]

thats still £60 by time you include delivery and i dont live anywhere near the store in belfast!

 

If you want to pay for it over the phone i will go and pick it up for you and bung it in the post John

or if you can find one in a breakers in Belfast i will do the same

[supersub14 1]

Thanks for the offer Paul! I think ive found one in Ballymoney tho so gonna head over there when i finish work to see. Some young buck had posted a 206 for breaking on gumtree so unless its the wrong one i think im sorted. Hes only looking a tenner too so could be win win

[Paulmac19 4]

Happy days sure let me know if you don't get sorted i can even check my local yard for you

[supersub14 1]

Got it sorted!

 

Changed idle valve and potentiometer and problem has dissapeared! (Cheers WP)