2003 Ford Focus Zx3 2 3 Litre Idle S Cuts You Raise Rpm S Smooth S Out Think

2003 FORD FOCUS
65,000 MILES
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RANDY SHARP
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I have a 2003 Ford Focus zx3 2.3 litre, when it idle's it cuts but when you raise the rpm's it smooth's out what do you think it the speed idle sensor, if so how do you check it?
Jan 29, 2013 at 1:35 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check for vacuum leaks and the idle air control valve. Remove the valve and have a helper cycle the ignition switch on and off. You should be able to see the pintal move
Jan 29, 2013 at 3:41 AM
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RANDY SHARP
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Where is the idle control valve at? Is there anyway of checking it without removing it?
Jan 31, 2013 at 7:38 PM
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