Eratic idle
1995 Ford Escort 1.6 lx
Car: Ford Escort
Year: 1995
Variant: 1.6 lx
Year: 1995
Variant: 1.6 lx
Categories:
Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
Hi all
My daughters escort has a very eratic idle speed. On the odd ocassion it has also stalled when changing down gears.Very dangerous as you loose brakes and steering. Thanks.
My daughters escort has a very eratic idle speed. On the odd ocassion it has also stalled when changing down gears.Very dangerous as you loose brakes and steering. Thanks.
Problem added: Jan 15, 2012 (12 years ago)
chances are it`s the idle control valve or a loose/ cracked pipe somewhere on the inlet side. Any tiny crack will let air in and upset the idle.
You will need to be systermatic and thougherly check each pipe and connection.
You will need to be systermatic and thougherly check each pipe and connection.
Answered Jan 15, 2012 (12 years ago)
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