Hi all, I'd appreciate ideas on this: Driving the other day suddenly 'Engine System Fault' came up, and the engine went to idle. I stopped and restarted, it drove for another while then same again. On the 3rd go the throttle pedal does nothing, except when at full position the engine revs rise a little.

The was was recovered to a mechanic recommended by the AA guy who I've never used before; I wonder if the Collective here might have an idea of what this might be?

Error codes didn't really give me any solid ideas.

Thanks

Andy

(2011 Vogue TDV8)

Last edited by Alinton on 29th Sep 2020 10:35am. Edited 1 time in total

Throttle pedal is effectively a switch , had to replace mine on a earlier one, my foot slipped on the pedal as it was snowy and I broke the pedal assembly, the pedal had come off and i was left with the plastic tube dangling out. It's a simple plug & play unit. Have a look and see if theres breakeage on th throttle. Just bolts in with a serial plug if memory seves correct.

Or wait till Craig is having a cuppa and he might swing by

There are plastic cogs in the throttle body that can strip their teeth. I think a couple of members have had to change theirs.

Andy

If you find the throttle pedal is not at fault, these may help if you have similar symptons to those described.

https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic50004.html

https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic52807.html


Oh, and post up the codes. Cheers
Richard

(there are no such things as an ordinary FullFat, an ordinary cat or too many tools)
2011 TDV8 Vogue Santorini Black
Gap IIDBT

Thanks - the throttle body could be it. I'll post how I get on. The car is away with the mechanic now.

Andy