Hi, my 1992 GT has a new electrical fault. When it is idling, it suddenly looses revs and dies. If i catch it in time and put my foot down, it backfires, but still runs.
Getting a bit dangerous as i sometimes have to accelerate whilst braking in traffic!
Any ideas?
Help! My GT is dying!
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Hi Louise
I have a GT too, and have had similar problems in the past.
There can be a few things that cause what you describe.
The auxiliary air valve (idle valve) can cause the idle to stay high or drop if it's sticking. Either cleaning it out with carb cleaner or fitting a new one can fix this.
A faulty blue temp sensor can cause poor running problems and hesitating.
If the throttle body is dirty and clogged up (not un heard of) it wont run very well either.
If it's none of them, then it could be something like the hall sender at fault. But its hard to tell without seeing the car
I have a GT too, and have had similar problems in the past.
There can be a few things that cause what you describe.
The auxiliary air valve (idle valve) can cause the idle to stay high or drop if it's sticking. Either cleaning it out with carb cleaner or fitting a new one can fix this.
A faulty blue temp sensor can cause poor running problems and hesitating.
If the throttle body is dirty and clogged up (not un heard of) it wont run very well either.
If it's none of them, then it could be something like the hall sender at fault. But its hard to tell without seeing the car