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Old 11th February 2007, 10:37 PM   #1 (permalink)
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hi i have just fitted a 1800cc 16v reno 19 engine in to my volvo 340 and have a little problem that when on idol and at any rpm the engine hunts, but if i leave to idol it hunts that bad that it cuts out.
i have replaced the lamda, coolant temp sensor, idol control valve and still no luck ANY IDEAS??? thanks lee
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Old 11th February 2007, 11:44 PM   #2 (permalink)
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TPS would be the next guess, it might be slighty off.
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Old 12th February 2007, 07:20 AM   #3 (permalink)
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TPS would be the next guess, it might be slighty off.
how do i set this to the rite position?
thanks lee
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Old 12th February 2007, 09:56 AM   #4 (permalink)
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is there any marks where it was screwed on before? like two circle srew marks? always helps me
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make sure the connectors in right, if its not it defaults to a reading of 50% throttle.

Also you can move the TPS arm on its own, see if that alters it.

But it could be quite a few things.
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