3000 rpm on start
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1999 XK8 with 55k miles .. periodically on start engine revs to 3000 rpm .. mechanics have twice "cleaned the throttle plate" which restores normal idle rpm on start for a period of time .. only to see the 3000 rpm pop up again after a few months .. car driven sparingly (1-2 times per week max on short trips usually) .. would appreciate any comments/ideas on how to restore reliability in this area .. many thanks
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Not sure that I understand your question. If you start the car and YOU rev the engine it will only go to 3000rpm. The car is setup/designed to do that. If you put the car in gear and hit the accelerator the engine will go well over the 3000rpm and give you the performance you want.
If you are saying that the engine after starting it goes to 3000rpm on its own I would be very concerned and would be checking the TB and or the TBPS.
If you are saying that the engine after starting it goes to 3000rpm on its own I would be very concerned and would be checking the TB and or the TBPS.
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Hi Steven,
Sorry, I can't help you with this problem, but I thought that I should point something out just in case you were unaware of it. FYI, these cars are trouble prone when only driven short distances. Given the opportunity, I would really try to limit that as much as possible. You might want to do a search here on the forum, as there is plenty of info on the subject. Good luck with your revving issue.![Smile](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Regards,
Brian
Sorry, I can't help you with this problem, but I thought that I should point something out just in case you were unaware of it. FYI, these cars are trouble prone when only driven short distances. Given the opportunity, I would really try to limit that as much as possible. You might want to do a search here on the forum, as there is plenty of info on the subject. Good luck with your revving issue.
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Regards,
Brian
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1999 XK8 with 55k miles .. periodically on start engine revs to 3000 rpm .. mechanics have twice "cleaned the throttle plate" which restores normal idle rpm on start for a period of time .. only to see the 3000 rpm pop up again after a few months .. car driven sparingly (1-2 times per week max on short trips usually) .. would appreciate any comments/ideas on how to restore reliability in this area .. many thanks
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