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Idling problems
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2016 8:56 pm
by Lienkie
Hi there, some advice please - I bought my 2005 GLS Pajero 7 months ago and started experiencing a problem that worries me. When traveling long distances (60km+) the Pajero does not want to idle, when I end up in traffic where you have to stop at traffic lights the Pajero stalls as it does not want to idle, this happens as soon as I take my foot off the brake - any advice on where I can start looking for the problem? Any advice is much appreciated
Re: Idling problems
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2016 9:30 pm
by CATS
Start with the easy things first. Like a new diesel and air filter. I assume it is a diesel?
Does it also die when in neutral? I assume it is an automatic?
CATS
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Re: Idling problems
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 9:27 am
by MrJuls
It is a Diesel automatic yes.
Re: Idling problems
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 2:02 pm
by Lienkie
Thanks for the advice - It is a diesel automatic and it does not have any problems when in neutral only when in drive.
I have recently replaced the diesel filter and will do the same with the air filter.
Is there anything else I can investigate in order to solve this problem?
Hope it is not something major as this is my only means of transport.
Re: Idling problems
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 4:54 pm
by CATS
Ok. If it does not die when in neutral that would point me to the gearbox?? Not so? When last was the gearbox oil and filter replaced and with what oil?
CATS
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Re: Idling problems
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 3:02 pm
by h_hezzah
I had the same symptoms in my former Cherokee (not diesel) and turned out to be a faulty TPS sensor.
Re: Idling problems
Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2016 3:12 pm
by Lienkie
CATS wrote:Ok. If it does not die when in neutral that would point me to the gearbox?? Not so? When last was the gearbox oil and filter replaced and with what oil?
CATS
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That is where my next investigation will start - thank u very much for your advice, really appreciate your time and effort !
Re: Idling problems
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2016 10:49 am
by Bakkies
And? Are you sorted
Groete Bakkies
Re: Idling problems
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2016 3:49 pm
by 4ePikanini
I hope you haven't spent money yet?
The fix is simple
read here -
https://www.pajeroclub.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3035
Re: Idling problems
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 6:41 pm
by Lienkie
Good day gentleman - thank you so much for all your advice and trouble in assisting a novice like me!
I have given my pajero a full service and replace air, diesel and transmission filters and gave it a complete flush and filled up with ATF transmission filter - unfortunately the problem still persists so the next step is cleaning the EGR valve - will keep you updated on the situation as soon as valve has been cleaned.
Thanks again
Lienkie