Hello everyone, I own a 2000 1.4 MPI polo and it has been in the family since new lol.
Approx 1 week ago the check engine fault light came on, I took the car to kwik fit to get the code read and it came back has "Idle speed control to high" my mpg has reduced from 44mpg to about 30mpg.
I had a listen under the bonnet today and there was a very loud hissing, I had a look though all the hoses and found one quite badly damaged. I'm not sure what this hose is for but is close to the throttle body. I tried ducktaping but there's still air leaking I've taken pictures:
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Do you think this could be what's caused the fault and poor mpg?
If so where could I buy a replacement hose? Any advice much appreciated.
Cheers
Nick
"Idle speed control to high" Check engine fault
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Re: "Idle speed control to high" Check engine fault
Yes you'll need to replace that. It's on the purge valve which controls emissions
I'll see if I can dig the part number out for you
I'll see if I can dig the part number out for you
Re: "Idle speed control to high" Check engine fault
Thanks for quick reply Alex,
I pulled the hose off and the number was: 030103493 BQ? but no idea where I would order it from.
My plan was to order a length of hose and cut to size I measured it at 13.5cm, do you think that would work?
Cheers
I pulled the hose off and the number was: 030103493 BQ? but no idea where I would order it from.
My plan was to order a length of hose and cut to size I measured it at 13.5cm, do you think that would work?
Cheers
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Re: "Idle speed control to high" Check engine fault
You'll be able to order that from your local VW dealer. Cost is around £15 and it's still available.
It's a special formed hose so ideally you'll want to use an original part
It's a special formed hose so ideally you'll want to use an original part