Hi, I bought a 206 last weekend. 1.4 on a T plate with 82K on the clock. Drove it 20 odd miles home with no problems. I've had it parked up in the drive since, as I've not taxed it yet. Started it up this evening and the revs shot straight up to 2.7K and stayed there. Turned it off then on again - same thing. Turned it off then on and it idled perfectly. Any ideas as to what to look for? Car is for daughter to learn to drive, so I've got t get this right - can't take any chances.
Iain
Check, clean, or possibly replace, the idle control valve. such as
The usual way I expect. Put it into first, let out clutch slowly and so on.
Will answering this help you identify the problem with the car? If you will explain how the over reving and lack of car tax are connected I'm sure that we will all be suitably impressed.
Iain
Thanks for your input, I'll check this out. It'll have to wait a bit though as I fell this morning and broke my right wrist.
Iain
It's set that way so he can clear off quick when old bill comes along to check discs.
Do what the last owner did - sell it
Ron Robinson
Sorry to hear that Iain. Hope it does not inconvenience you too much! An ideal opportunity to teach your daughter how to do vehicle maintenance!
Bob
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