T5 revs not dropping - also posted on the 8 s

Sep 2nd, 2002, 22:32

I have recently bought a 1996 T5. Very pleased, but a small query.
I have noticed that the revs do not drop off quickly - indeed, when approaching a corner in (say) third and coming off the throttle, the car simply continues at the same speed - no engine braking. Occasionally, when changing up, the revs actually increase when I dip the clutch, before then reducing again.

Sounds like a sticking throttle, but I have tried WD40 etc.

Is this normal? Any thoughts?

Many thanks

R

Sep 3rd, 2002, 20:37

Had a similar problem with my 96 T5 i took it to volvo dealership they told me there was nothing wrong with the car but i still dont beleive that. Your not alone!!!

Leigh, modded 850 T5 saloon

Simon Linton · Sep 4th, 2002, 07:06

Could it be a dirty throttle body sticking open rather than (as usual) sticking closed and stopping the car?

Apart from that, I'd keep on with the WD40 on anything that moves in the throttle path and make and break any relevant electrical connectors to ensure that decent current flow is occurring.

Bashy · Sep 5th, 2002, 17:19

Hi all

I had that same problem with my S70 T5 and again Volvo said there was nothing wrong with it!
Basically i just put up with it! Then bought another car, dont have the problem any more this one is auto :)

Regards

Martin Chadwick
Bashy
98 C70 GT T5 Auto Gutless and squeals on corners!

Sep 6th, 2002, 17:54

Hi all again

simon i did clean the throttle body and the air idle valve, but its still the same, i then accuired a secondhand air idle valve and tried that too but still same. Just have to put up with it.

thanks

Leigh

Sep 10th, 2002, 10:55

Thanks for the messages.

The consensus appears to be that a little of this is normal, and if it isn't, then it is hard to fix.

Time to get used to it, I think.

Thanks

Richard

Sep 2nd, 2002, 22:32	#1
Draco Guest Location:	T5 revs not dropping - also posted on the 8 s I have recently bought a 1996 T5. Very pleased, but a small query. I have noticed that the revs do not drop off quickly - indeed, when approaching a corner in (say) third and coming off the throttle, the car simply continues at the same speed - no engine braking. Occasionally, when changing up, the revs actually increase when I dip the clutch, before then reducing again. Sounds like a sticking throttle, but I have tried WD40 etc. Is this normal? Any thoughts? Many thanks R

Sep 3rd, 2002, 20:37	#2
Bigbird76 Guest Location:	RE: T5 revs not dropping - also posted on the Had a similar problem with my 96 T5 i took it to volvo dealership they told me there was nothing wrong with the car but i still dont beleive that. Your not alone!!! Leigh, modded 850 T5 saloon

Sep 4th, 2002, 07:06	#3
Simon Linton 850/70 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2008 19:02 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Leicester	RE: T5 revs not dropping - also posted on the Could it be a dirty throttle body sticking open rather than (as usual) sticking closed and stopping the car? Apart from that, I'd keep on with the WD40 on anything that moves in the throttle path and make and break any relevant electrical connectors to ensure that decent current flow is occurring.

Sep 5th, 2002, 17:19	#4
Bashy Aged Member Last Online: Feb 20th, 2024 09:47 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Weeting	RE: T5 revs not dropping - also posted on the Hi all I had that same problem with my S70 T5 and again Volvo said there was nothing wrong with it! Basically i just put up with it! Then bought another car, dont have the problem any more this one is auto :) Regards Martin Chadwick Bashy 98 C70 GT T5 Auto Gutless and squeals on corners! __________________ Regards, Bashy MY07 (56 plate) V70 Geartronic 2.4 D5 185bhp 173k, 17", full leather, an auto-dimming mirror and auto wipers are the best it can do - I have added (poorly) limo black, rear camera and parking sensors

Sep 6th, 2002, 17:54	#5
Bigbird76 Guest Location:	RE: T5 revs not dropping - also posted on the Hi all again simon i did clean the throttle body and the air idle valve, but its still the same, i then accuired a secondhand air idle valve and tried that too but still same. Just have to put up with it. thanks Leigh

Sep 10th, 2002, 10:55	#6
Draco Guest Location:	RE: T5 revs not dropping - also posted on the Thanks for the messages. The consensus appears to be that a little of this is normal, and if it isn't, then it is hard to fix. Time to get used to it, I think. Thanks Richard

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