BIGGSY Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I have a 1.8 petrol ford focus on a 59 2010 plate. when i start the car up the rev's idle very low then picks up. When i get to the end of my street and dip the cluth the engine cuts out and i have to restart the car again. does anyone know why this is or any solutions many thanks Cbiggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H3lly Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Could be IACV (idle air valve) related or maybe there is a vaccum leak from the PCV (positive crank shaft tubing / valve). Are there any warning lights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGSY Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 no warning lights, and it only does it one then when i leave over night to go cold it does it again? Biggsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_60 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Hi Biggsy Check the battery Voltage at rest and when running. Had a simiar fault with my fiesta. Turned out to be a failed plate in the battery which meant that the alternator was on full output constantly to keep the battery charged. Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H3lly Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 As said get battery checked. Most motor factors will have a tester to do this. Also check for corrosion on the battery terminals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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