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2008 1.6 HDi engine races - toma
Hello ... for my first post ....

I have just taken delivery of my third (used) berlingo ... a 1.6hdi (92). The following problem appears to have surfaced which I will report to the dealer, but I am wondering if anyone has any advice first so that he can't pull the wool over a dizzy female's eyes!!!. Very occasionally, when I release the accelerator in order to brake, the engine appears to continue to accelerate and I have to "fight" to get the brakes to operate. It is not caused by me accidentally continuing to press the accelerator ... I have checked. On reaching the top of a steep hill on Sunday I released the accelerator, the engine started to rev faster and the ECU light came on momentarily. Any suggestions please.

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 02/02/2009 at 19:01

2008 1.6 HDi engine races - TurboD
(what happened to the other two?)
A 2008 is under warranty anyway so should be no probllem, have you looked under faults for that motorin HJ?
Modern diesels are beyond most owners AND garages so it'll be trial and error, with an emphasis on the error.
Just remember your rights of rejection.
2008 1.6 HDi engine races - toma
Thanks .... I sent them in part exchange. I had no problems with these.
2008 1.6 HDi engine races - PeterT2
Hi, I bought a similar model, new, in 2006. Occasionally the engine races when you release the accelerator. Must be something to do with the engine management system. Not a huge problem since you can just press in the clutch, but definitely something wrong. According to the garage I bought it from, others have had the same problem. Possibly this helps with your case!