405-Mi16 Idle at High Speed

Discussion in 'Peugeot 405' started by YAS, Jun 11, 2004.

  1. YAS

    YAS Guest

    I have a 1989 405-Mi16 which tends to idle at high speed (2200-2500 RPM)
    when stopping at traffic lights or else. Reading some of the postings on
    this, one suggestion was to clean the idel control valve which my mechanic
    just did, but that didn't seem to help. Do you think replacing the idel
    control valve would help ? Or could there be other causes. Thank you
    much.

    - YAS
     
    YAS, Jun 11, 2004
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    G.T Guest

    Hi,
     
    G.T, Jun 12, 2004
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    Ex Alfa Adam Guest

    I have a 1989 405-Mi16 which tends to idle at high speed (2200-2500 RPM)
    Sorry, I can't help you but we, here in the UK, were all under the
    impression that no-one in the US drives a car over 5 years old.

    Are we right (and your 405 is a 'fun' car) or are we wrong?

    Many thanks

    Adam H
     
    Ex Alfa Adam, Jun 12, 2004
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  4. I have a 1989 405-Mi16 which tends to idle at high speed (2200-2500
    Really? I wasn't aware that I held that view - thanks for the info.
    From my visits to the states, it appeared that the majority of cars were
    rattly clapped out wrecks. Admittedly, a couple of the hire cars I've had
    have been pretty rattly and clapped out after 6000 miles, so you may be
    right.
     
    Albert T Cone, Jun 14, 2004
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    YAS Guest

    Much would rather drive a used Peugeot than new American which are cheap
    clapped out wrecks fresh out of the factory. (ie, junk which needs
    replacement every five years).
     
    YAS, Jun 16, 2004
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    G.T Guest

    Hello,
    I'm not surprised. The PT Cruiser convertible & the Crossfire have just been
    released here, in France. They've got an average look to me (not that bad,
    but not that good*), but crappy build quality. Technically, most parts come
    from older Mercs (chassis for Xfire, engines). I don't think it will last
    long. Pugs may seem coming with poor quality (I don't agree) *but* it lasts
    15+ years with no problem.

    * Just for fun ! First time my parents have seen the PT Cruiser (sedan at
    that time) on the telly, they said "oh, it looks like a refreshed Pug 403
    estate". Surprisingly it was the point of many ppl I know. Oh, my mum found
    that PT Cruiser quite fun, but I guess she never considered owning one - she
    sticked to her '88 405.
     
    G.T, Jun 16, 2004
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