Grind Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 You lot were real helpful when i last needed advice on my car, so here we go again.. THink my auto transmission is fucked; when I'm in park or neutral it doesn't idle steadily, rather it kind of 'ticks' to and from 1000-1500 revs. Just started happening yesterday. FUK Anyone know any reliable mechanics/car service places/hook-ups?! Central Auckland preferred but all suggestions considered Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzp Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Doubt its the trans. Could be small airleak somewhere, could be a whole lot of shit. I could have a look at some stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phonetics Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 yeah agree with zpac, don't reckon its the transmission, they tend to be pretty solid. I once had a peugeot that did that and it turned out that one of the parts from the cylinder head had dropped into the main part of the engine where the cams are (or so i was told). best to get someone to look at it, but tell them not to do any work, just get them to tell you what's wrong with it first man...otherwise it could be a whole lot of $$$ for nowt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grind Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 Cheers fellas, will be in touch Zac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phonetics Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 just had another thought last night actually, it could be something as simple as dirty sparkplugs. Your sparkplugs should be changed approximately every 10,000kms. They're are generally simple to inspect and if you have a look and they are all black then that could be your problem...they are approximately $10 each so i'd recommend replacing them (seeing that its cheap as) and seeing if you still have problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzp Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Yeah possible, if its missing/missfiring then it will be spark related (youll know cause the car will sorta shake), if its surging and still running on 4cyl then it wouldnt be spark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shucks Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 hehe car geeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybriddnb Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 agrees, check your plugs mate, could be the simple fix ! or if your like me and run your car low on fuel every now and then could be fuel related:p might be worth checking your filter or pickup? just a suggestion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phonetics Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 hehe car geeks haha, yeah man, car geeks ftw. embrace the geek in you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shucks Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 i wish, my car is fucked, its automatic and it stalls, cant be fucked fixing it so ive learned to live with it and now i know the exact technique it takes to drive it. its pretty cool though, coz i dont think anyone would ever know how to steal it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj-control Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 ok surge at idle, ht leads/sparkplugs could be faulty - easy diagnosis but unlikely airleak in hoses - alot harder to pin down (but one could have fallen off) idle solanoid fucked - easy diagnosis (this is common) choke solanoid fucked - not likely but if it is it may be due to other compounding problems in the cooling system. dirty/worn injectors/fuel filters - possible but prob not the cause. sounds like the idle solanoid is gettin intermitant air pressure ,causing surging, or the ht leads are shagged, thats my bet, $20 any takers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grind Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 Seems to be mainly happening after journeys, not when i first turn on the ignition (and am sitting in park before getting into drive). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj-control Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 ok it sounds like it a ht lead problem, any misfiring or uneven acceleration (intermitant)? missing a beat while getting up revs or just a bit gutless or all of the above? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nu-Del Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 what sorta car is it dude??? could be a dirty airflow meter maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj-control Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 nah cos it only happens after he has been driving it, which says its prob the ht leads, educated guess, had this problem with my ae111r toyota just recently,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzp Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 hondas run map sensors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj-control Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 yes, check symtoms, intermitant surging, says ht leads to me, but could be a hardware problem, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grind Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 ok it sounds like it a ht lead problem, any misfiring or uneven acceleration (intermitant)? missing a beat while getting up revs or just a bit gutless or all of the above? Yeah all of the above come to think of it. Car is a Honda Accord.. cheers for your help fellas i'll be in touch.. maybe get one of ya's round on the weekend or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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