etch87 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Hello i have a 96 1.6 zetec escort, for example if ive been driving for awhile n if i put my clutch in while still moving the revs stick at various points and even when i come to a stop it takes 4 or 5 seconds for the revs to drop to idle, i dont understand it doesn't do this all the time though it seems to me something is sticking, any ideas? be much appreciated if someone could help thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnyvangough Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 This will more than likely be your idle control valve (ICV). This will be gunked up a bit and need cleaning out with carb cleaner or such. Big thread and how to guide on www.fordescortclub.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstructorPiggy Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 amen to that Vin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etch87 Posted November 28, 2009 Author Share Posted November 28, 2009 amen to that Vin Hi guys thanks for the replys i changed the idle control valve about 2 months ago thinking it was to do with another problem ive got with the cold start but no difference. im currently on holiday and took my car with me and so far it hasnt been sticking it sometimes does and sometimes doesnt!. As for my cold start ive replaced the control valve throttle valve and air flow sensor and no difference. Also checked vacuum hoses so all i can think of is the air temperature sensor il change that and see if it will sort it. The car is fine when its warmed up. Has anybody had the same problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger4321 Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Hi guys thanks for the replys i changed the idle control valve about 2 months ago thinking it was to do with another problem ive got with the cold start but no difference. im currently on holiday and took my car with me and so far it hasnt been sticking it sometimes does and sometimes doesnt!.As for my cold start ive replaced the control valve throttle valve and air flow sensor and no difference. Also checked vacuum hoses so all i can think of is the air temperature sensor il change that and see if it will sort it. The car is fine when its warmed up. Has anybody had the same problem? Could be the throttle position sensor its on the throttle body at the butterfly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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