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2001 FORD FOCUS
98,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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LWACLAW
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I have a 01 Ford Focus 5 spd, when I am @ a light or my car is just at an idle it sounds like its choking. I will kind of spudder, rpms will kick up a little bit, engine will vibrate a little and it does it consistently. Is there something I can do myself?
May 25, 2011 at 6:33 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Clean out the idle air control valve and test the TPS and MAF sensors
May 25, 2011 at 6:38 AM
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LWACLAW
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Unfortunately I am not the best do it your selfer, is that something I could easily do, the TPS & MAF sensors?
May 25, 2011 at 7:08 AM
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