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I had the AA back out in the morning. I explained the situation(it also did it at as I slowed down at a junction on the way home). I'd noticed that the rev counter was fluctuating, rising then dropping suddenly while idling.
Anyway AA guy comes out the next day. Has a look, cannot find anything. The revs is no longer fluctuating. So he plugs his computer in and we go for a drive. It doesn't do it, I also note that the revs are slightly higher.
Basically he gave me this spiel about how the internal computer that drives the air intake, controls etc would have reset when the battery was replaced and it takes a bit of a run to 'relearn' the voltage to ensure it gets the settings accurate. It's not done it since.
I had the AA back out in the morning. I explained the situation(it also did it at as I slowed down at a junction on the way home). I'd noticed that the rev counter was fluctuating, rising then dropping suddenly while idling.
Anyway AA guy comes out the next day. Has a look, cannot find anything. The revs is no longer fluctuating. So he plugs his computer in and we go for a drive. It doesn't do it, I also note that the revs are slightly higher.
Basically he gave me this spiel about how the internal computer that drives the air intake, controls etc would have reset when the battery was replaced and it takes a bit of a run to 'relearn' the voltage to ensure it gets the settings accurate. It's not done it since.
True or bulltulip?
On my old Sierra I had to go through a similar ceremony, in your case it is probably true.
I also had problems with the flywheel position sensor getting wet or dirty, it plays havoc with the revs.
Sounds like bullsh*t to be honest, I mean it shouldn't crash the car should it! He was just thinking of something clever to say because he didn't find anything. Still you never know if it doesn't happen again he might have a point.
Last edited by BlasterBates; 23 April 2012, 08:36.
I had the AA back out in the morning. I explained the situation(it also did it at as I slowed down at a junction on the way home). I'd noticed that the rev counter was fluctuating, rising then dropping suddenly while idling.
Anyway AA guy comes out the next day. Has a look, cannot find anything. The revs is no longer fluctuating. So he plugs his computer in and we go for a drive. It doesn't do it, I also note that the revs are slightly higher.
Basically he gave me this spiel about how the internal computer that drives the air intake, controls etc would have reset when the battery was replaced and it takes a bit of a run to 'relearn' the voltage to ensure it gets the settings accurate. It's not done it since.
......all of a sudden the steering locks, the wheel won't turn and I go straight into a wall. Luckily I wasn't going very fast and was able to brake so no real damage. Then I notice that the engine has died!!!
Any ideas?
Just thankful that you are okay MF, it would have been a tragedy and the world a poorer place without you
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