Bazza Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Hi all My 99 Focus 1.8 zetec is acting very strange It seams to have mind of its own My problem is :- When driving along and i take my foot of the gas the car keeps pulling,if i dip the clutch it revs to about 3K and comes back to tickover when its staitonary,Is it one or more of the sensors failing Any help would be great thanks in advance Bazza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraYankee99 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Sticky Idle Control Valve mate. Quite common and usually taking it out and giving it a clean will sort it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 Thanks mate where can i find the idle control valve thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focarse Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Thanks mate where can i find the idle control valve thanks I too need to locate the idle control valve. I beleive on the 1.8 zetec it is on the inlet manifold and needs to be accessed from underneath. Held in place my two 8mm bolts. However I am unsure if the alternator needs to be removed, this is something I am looking into and will update you if needed. I have a cold starting problem with my focus and a wierd reving when the clutch is depressed when engine is cold. Do you have any of these symptoms, or is there anyone who could advise me as to what my fault maybe. I have already replaced PCV hose, fuel filter, spark plugs air filter changed oil throttle position sensor and fuel pressure regulator. The cold start problem still exists my only hope is the idle control valve. Oh yes I forgot to say battery has been checked and HT leads all ok HELP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I too need to locate the idle control valve. I beleive on the 1.8 zetec it is on the inlet manifold and needs to be accessed from underneath. Held in place my two 8mm bolts. However I am unsure if the alternator needs to be removed, this is something I am looking into and will update you if needed. I have a cold starting problem with my focus and a wierd reving when the clutch is depressed when engine is cold. Do you have any of these symptoms, or is there anyone who could advise me as to what my fault maybe. I have already replaced PCV hose, fuel filter, spark plugs air filter changed oil throttle position sensor and fuel pressure regulator. The cold start problem still exists my only hope is the idle control valve. Oh yes I forgot to say battery has been checked and HT leads all ok HELP it can be accessed by removing either the alternator or the inlet manifold on the 1.8 and 2 litre engines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 Hi mate my car rev`s when the clutch is depressed but i reckon its the idle control valve as mentioned by SY99 and Stef123 as its not returning to idle it looks as if it will take longer to get access to it than it will to clean and refit the unit i am not sure what route i will go as i only have a small set of ramps but i dont really want to disurb the inlet manifold Thanks again Stef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 Well I removed the idle control without having to remove the alternator Cleaned it and refitted but it's still the same It was better for about five mins and then started the same old routine Is it possible the unit is knackered or could the fault be elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Well I removed the idle control without having to remove the alternatorCleaned it and refitted but it's still the same It was better for about five mins and then started the same old routine Is it possible the unit is knackered or could the fault be elsewhere. if it was good for 5 mins then id say its still the icv. its probably got dirt stuckin it somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 I removed it again last night gave it a good clean refitted it but it`s still the same how much is it for a new one and where is the best place to purchase it Bazza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 I removed it again last night gave it a good clean refitted it but it`s still the same how much is it for a new one and where is the best place to purchase it Bazza check eBay, usually loads on there for around £30. i think the ford price is around £60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 i have placed an order for a new one i should have it tomorrow i will fit it tomorrow night i hope this cures it as it seams to be getting worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 New idle control valve now fitted and guess what its cured the revs now drop when i change gear and the car is smoother thanks for your help guys Bazza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 New idle control valve now fitted and guess whatits cured the revs now drop when i change gear and the car is smoother thanks for your help guys Bazza brilliant news bazza, glad to hear its all working as it should again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboken77 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 brilliant news bazza, glad to hear its all working as it should again. How much did that cost if you don't mind me asking pal? Just think mine might be starting to do something similar and it's not starting up too great either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 It cost me £50.00 it takes longer to put the car on the ramps than it does to fit the new valve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 the unit i removed was jammed i tried a few times to clean it but i had no joy and ended up buying a new one which has cured it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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