Car revving by itself, cutting out when turning
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JimwF
270 days ago
Hi, my name is\*\*\*\*\* to justanswer. Lets see if we cant get you rolling again. Is the car constantly revving while you are parked with your foot off the gas pedal?
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JimwF
270 days ago
And when you turn the steering wheel the engine cuts out?
Customer
270 days ago
no every time I turn but sometimes
JimwF
270 days ago
So, if you turn the car off, let it sit a couple of minutes, and then restart it, does the engine still rev high?
Customer
270 days ago
It will re start straight away after I’ve put it in park but then when sitting with my foot on the brake it revs on its own, not high revs but you can hear the engine
JimwF
270 days ago
Is your car equipped with a tachometer on the dash next to the speedometer?
Customer
270 days ago
I don’t know what that isI don’t think so
JimwF
270 days ago
okay, thank you.
Did this happen all of a sudden, or something that has been getting worse?
Customer
270 days ago
Been happening for about a month but it’s only started actually cutting out this week
JimwF
270 days ago
Does it rev up while driving too?
Customer
270 days ago
Not while driving it seems normal while driving just when stopped, does it slightly when braking
JimwF
270 days ago
It sound to me like some kind of vacuum leak somewhere on the motor or a failing Idle Air Control unit. I would suggest getting to your local repair shop to have some diagnostics performed before it gets worse and starts revving while you are driving.
Customer
270 days ago
Ok thank you
JimwF
270 days ago
You are very welcome, and best of luck with your vehicle. If you have any other questions don't hesitate to ask.
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