I've got a Rover 416si N reg, and over the past couple of weeks the revs don't always drop back down to tickover when I stop at the lights or slow down for corners etc. I have to blip the accelerator up a bit to "clear" it, and then the revs drop back down. It's got worse this week, and I've had to change the way I slow down due to not allways having engine braking to help slow down with.
Any ideas what might be causing the problem?
Thanks a lot. Garry
Quickly jump out if safe next time and lift the bonnet. See if the throttle has closed properly - could be a sticky cable or similar.
Thanks for the reply. I did as suggested, and the swivel part at the end of the cable is sticking just short of its return. The cable is ok as I can see a bit of slack which the swivel part does not take up. Is it ok to try WD40 or some oil on this? I suspect if I take it to a garage they will do the same.
Thanks again. Garry
I've now learnt that the "swivel" part is called the throttle cam.
Garry
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Nonsense, "swivel" is an adjective invented to describe Barry Norman. A mix of "suave" and "civil" it fits him to a tee.
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