Got a 1997 1.3 Fiesta which has just started to cut out when pulling up at junctions etc. When it's re-started it ticks over ok. Also when I rev the engine the revs just die and it stops. Had a look under the bonnet but there is no adjustment on the throttle cable, any ideas anyone please.
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VD5D.
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Probably ireelevant but starting and tickover problems on daughters 1.1 appear completely cured with a full flush etc
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I've flushed the fuel system with Valvoline injector cleaner, any other advice please?
VD5D.
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Sounds like you've got the same problem as this person. A humble resistor placed in the appropriate place may help you.
www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=17771
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Thanks Dave. I'll take this information along to a local specialist.
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VD5D.
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Two causes of this problem, firstly the idle speed control motor may need replacing or cleaning together with the throttle body and secondly some engines had a very wide exhaust valve clearance, usually denoted by a sticker on the valve cover.Setting the clearance to the ,normal' claerance can give rise to stalling.
Andrew
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Thanks Andrew. I haven't noticed a sticker on the rocker box however, it's all good info' to take when I can get round to booking it in with my local mechanic .
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Thought I would give the forum some feed-back on the cutting out problem with the Fiesta. Took it to the local Ford dealer today and the problem was the idle speed control valve @ £61.66 plus vat plus labour. Sorted!
AND they gave me a courtesy car for the day as well - no charge didn't even want to see my DL, I shall be using them again.
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I did a post a while ago as I have the same problem on an N plate Fiesta Mark 4. Revs idly at about 1500 and cuts out at junctions for the first few minutes of any journey. What did you say it was again?
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