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gsolindley
gsolindley
in Maintenance / Servicing / MOT Discussions

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hi guys,

i have recently done an oil change on my 1.3 zetec and i emptied the sump and then refilled with new oil to the correct amount and when i turned the engine on it started revving on idle??? anyone know y this would be happening ?

many thanks

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    hi guys,

    i have recently done an oil change on my 1.3 zetec and i emptied the sump and then refilled with new oil to the correct amount and when i turned the engine on it started revving on idle??? anyone know y this would be happening ?

    many thanks

    idle control valve or the throttle position sensor sounds like its just coincidence you had done the oil change

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    idle control valve or the throttle position sensor sounds like its just coincidence you had done the oil change

    Thanks very much,

    hate to be a pain but u dont know how to solve this problem do u ? or know of a link to a manual which i can follow to fix it ?

    thanks.

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    Thanks very much,

    hate to be a pain but u dont know how to solve this problem do u ? or know of a link to a manual which i can follow to fix it ?

    thanks.

    p.s i have searched the internet and i cant seem to find anything which is y i am asking for your help!!

    im not just being lazy....

    cheers

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    get a haynes manual for your car you wont regret it it will include sections on the ICV/throttle body.

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