KNOWN FAULT · Hyundai

Racing idle from the throttle sensor (Hyundai Matrix)

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

Engine / equipment: Hyundai Matrix 1.6 and 1.8 petrol
Period mentioned: 2001–2009
Symptoms: The engine races at idle; exterior paint and silver-painted plastics that wear early.
Possible cause described: The RAC Drive used-car guide says few significant problems have been reported, but the throttle sensors have been troublesome and make the engine race at idle; the exterior paint and silver-painted plastics are not very hard-wearing either.
Check for the garage: Watch the idle hot and cold; read the codes and check the throttle position sensor before replacing other parts.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Watch the idle hot and cold; read the codes and check the throttle position sensor before replacing other parts.

What are the symptoms?

The engine races at idle; exterior paint and silver-painted plastics that wear early.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Find garages near you and, before you say yes, check whether the quote is reasonable.

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