I have a Dec 2000 plated 1.5ltr 2 door hatch manual Accent. It has provided me with trouble free service until recently.
I have noticed of late that when sitting at idle (usually when waiting at traffic lights etc.) it will suddenly start to idle quite fast. I don't have a rev. guage fitted but I believe it to rev to over 2, 500rpm. After I punch the accelerator a couple of times it seems to return to it's normal 750rpm idle.
In addition to the above the vehicle seems to run very rough when accelerating. It coughs and splutters as if starved for fuel but once the revs rise above a certain point the engine comes good. At steady cruising the engine seems fine.
I have checked the throttle assembly for any form of stiffness and all sensor connectors to ensure that they are all properly seated as with all the major hoses but I have not found anything out of the ordinary.
The car is due for it's 60, 000klm service but I was hoping you could help before I get some story from the dealer. I only use quality fuels such as Shell, BP, etc. and I don't believe that I am running the car in too high a gear when accelerating thus causing this behaviour.
Any suggestions would be most welcome.
Ta..... :huh:
I have noticed of late that when sitting at idle (usually when waiting at traffic lights etc.) it will suddenly start to idle quite fast. I don't have a rev. guage fitted but I believe it to rev to over 2, 500rpm. After I punch the accelerator a couple of times it seems to return to it's normal 750rpm idle.
In addition to the above the vehicle seems to run very rough when accelerating. It coughs and splutters as if starved for fuel but once the revs rise above a certain point the engine comes good. At steady cruising the engine seems fine.
I have checked the throttle assembly for any form of stiffness and all sensor connectors to ensure that they are all properly seated as with all the major hoses but I have not found anything out of the ordinary.
The car is due for it's 60, 000klm service but I was hoping you could help before I get some story from the dealer. I only use quality fuels such as Shell, BP, etc. and I don't believe that I am running the car in too high a gear when accelerating thus causing this behaviour.
Any suggestions would be most welcome.
Ta..... :huh: