C230K erratic idling

[wtsim]

My c230k has a erratic idle when coming to a stop.
It goes to almost zero and after a few sec goes back up to nrm. Sometimes the engine dies altogether.
Pain in the *** when at junctions.

Anyone have any ideals?

 

[Shude]

Can you tell us the age/mileage etc?

The c230k engine is basically indestructible, it's highly reinforced compared to the NA 4 cylinder engines and apart from cracking the odd exhaust manifold it should be very reliable! I have heard of the mass airflow sensor causing problems like the one you describe, it could also be bad fuel or the ecu going insane.

 

[wtsim]

its a p reg 1997 , with 69000 on the clock and it's a 5 speed manual

 

[jaymanek]

Could also be a vac leak? Mine was doing this when i didnt put the air filter cover back on properly....

 

[GrahamC230K]

Get Air flow meter checked.

 

[Steve_Perry]

Originally posted by GrahamC230K
Get Air flow meter checked.

I concur, I had mine replaced last week and the car is running sweet again.

S.