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Old 06-05-2012, 11:35 AM   #1
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Hi all the wifes 6cyl au2 has decided to start revvin its guts out. was all good but then the revs have jumped up to about 2 gran and just sits there. have checked the cable and is not tight. any idea's

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Old 06-05-2012, 11:48 AM   #2
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are you trying to saying the auto is slipping?
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Old 06-05-2012, 12:59 PM   #3
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no auto is all good the car is idling at 2000 - 2500 rpm constantly weather in park or drive
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Old 06-05-2012, 01:09 PM   #4
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clean the spring inside the ISC with brake cleaner or the like
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Old 06-05-2012, 03:18 PM   #5
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Do not shift into gear at those revs and do not let the car stall up the transmission in drive or reverse constantly- all that energy goes into the ATF and heats it up massively. Leave it long and you'll end up with a fire/explosion. If you can't sort it out without driving it, get it towed.
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Old 06-05-2012, 03:34 PM   #6
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all good now thanks MIK
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