fiestadave Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Hi, I am new here so please bare with me as i am unsure if i have posted in the right place etc.. I have a Fiesta MK5 1.25 Zetec LX and I have trouble starting it sometimes. Usually what happens is i will try to start the car and it will start only if my foot is flat down on the accelerator pedal. once the car is started i have to keep my foot on the accelerator for a about 4 seconds otherwise the engine drops below 1000rpm and cuts out. Also i experienced something new this morining, the car started as usual and i drove for about half a mile then got to a junction put my foot down on the clutch and the car cut out... Any ideas anyone, help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesTheDaddy Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 sounds like idle control valve mate no sure if festas have got them but i know escorts have might be worth a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiestadave Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 Ok, i will have a look into that, silly question any idea where i might find it on the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesTheDaddy Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 i know on escorts its just to the right of the block Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiestadave Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 Okay I will have a look, do you rekon that's the problem then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesTheDaddy Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 sounds like it if u have to nail it for 4 seconds to start it http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-FIESTA-1-25-ZETEC-IDLE-CONTROL-VALVE-938F9F715AC-/250705006087?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a5f2ece07#ht_1991wt_7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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