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BristolSam16v
28-03-2007, 00:34
Changed the box on saturday but ever since seems to be idling at 1.5-2k rpm? Im sure its blowing a bit from the exhaust manifold/downpipe bit but this shouldn't cause crappy idle surely?
Bayliss
28-03-2007, 01:07
you've probably missed an earth off the gearbox mate, there's 2, one which connects to the chasis (passenger wheel inner arch) and theres another where the passenger driveshift is, its part of the loom.
BristolSam16v
28-03-2007, 08:19
I *think* I connected them will check later though, anything else it's likely to be?
darrenm1eqn
28-03-2007, 17:25
Yer deffo sounds like an earth . I had a problem like that myself and
turned out to be a bad earth :D
BristolSam16v
29-03-2007, 08:34
Only does it when warmed up as well?
kal_vaver
29-03-2007, 12:00
i got my valver and its had a new box and clutch about a month or 2 b4 i got it and mine idles at 1.5 k on way to 2k i thought it was normall as no 1i know has 1 but know i will have 2 have a look :? wat do they norm idle at
Clio_GTT
29-03-2007, 12:09
i got my valver and its had a new box and clutch about a month or 2 b4 i got it and mine idles at 1.5 k on way to 2k i thought it was normall as no 1i know has 1 but know i will have 2 have a look :? wat do they norm idle at

950+/-50
VIPERONE
29-03-2007, 13:59
Only does it when warmed up as well?

check your speedo earth...do a search in the guides for idle faults
kal_vaver
29-03-2007, 14:45
kk my revs go higher when warm even though its at 1.5k any ways lol o well u got 2 love renaults lol
kal_vaver
29-03-2007, 14:45
kk my revs go higher when warm even though its at 1.5k any ways lol o well u got 2 love renaults lol
BristolSam16v
29-03-2007, 15:00
Only does it when warmed up as well?

check your speedo earth...do a search in the guides for idle faults

I've checked this before it seemed ok, thing is I've never had a problem until I changed the box...
VIPERONE
29-03-2007, 15:27
could be coincidence? could be the speedo cable was tugged...who knows..the symptoms suggest the speedo earth is at fault...or another earth
BristolSam16v
29-03-2007, 15:53
Yeah tbh I havent even checked the earths yet so Ill do tht now... would the speedo not being plugged into the box make a difference :oops:
VIPERONE
29-03-2007, 15:55
yes it would make a difference..if its not plugged in then plug it back in..it may well rectify the fault...hehe im sure it must have popped out itself ;-) :lol: :lol:
BristolSam16v
29-03-2007, 17:39
Yes after plugging it back in idle seems to be normal... err damn renault cables popping out :oops:
VIPERONE
29-03-2007, 18:08
:lol: :lol: