Ford escort idle trouble

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ASH BLEWER
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Hi there, i posted this subject a while back and still havent managed to rectify the problems i am having , so if any you could help it would be greatly appreciated.
The car will start (after 10 mins battery charging off a slave due to lack of use, the battery has gone flat) whilst the engine is cold its sounds very weak and as if it is about to cut out, which it does after giving it revs, i presume this is once the automatic choke is no longer in action, I have been told this is the idle speed control valve and that this is a common fault, if i replace this part , is it the likely solution? thanks guys
Feb 2, 2006 at 9:56 PM

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ASH BLEWER
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[quote="Ash Blewer"]Hi there, i posted this subject a while back and still havent managed to rectify the problems i am having , so if any you could help it would be greatly appreciated.
The car will start (after 10 mins battery charging off a slave due to lack of use, the battery has gone flat) whilst the engine is cold its sounds very weak and as if it is about to cut out, which it does after giving it revs, i presume this is once the automatic choke is no longer in action, I have been told this is the idle speed control valve and that this is a common fault, if i replace this part , is it the likely solution? The car is a 95 'M' reg, 1.8 ghia, zetec efi engine (multi point) cheers
Feb 3, 2006 at 12:21 AM
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have you tested fuel pressure, fuel flow, spark, condition plugs wires, have yoy cleaned the throttle chamber, anything?
Feb 3, 2006 at 1:01 AM
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ASH BLEWER
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I have replaced the 'air flow sensor' and all spark plugs. still has the same problem, i even replaced the battery with a new one to eliminate that as a problem
Feb 3, 2006 at 1:25 AM
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look in to possible problems with the fuel system. id like to know the results before you buy a part you may not need. start with the filter, after that do a fuel pressure test. if every thing in the fuel system checks out ok then look into the valve being the problem.
Feb 3, 2006 at 3:43 AM
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Discussion summary

Ford escort idle trouble

The owner identifies the Ford Escort as a 1995 1.8 Ghia with a Zetec EFI engine and reports weak cold running and stalling after revving. Replacing the airflow sensor, spark plugs and battery reportedly did not resolve the problem.

Reported outcome: The problem remained unresolved after the reported replacements.

The suspected idle speed control valve fault was not confirmed. An earlier discussion is mentioned but is not included in this source.

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