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Idle Control Vavle Problems

natz89
natz89
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Hey guys n girls,

i recently brought a fiesta 1999 n everytime i drive it and put my foot on the clutch it revs really high. ive been told by a professional mechanic that its my idle control vavle and i was just wondering if this is a common problem. im only a level 2 in cars and not to sure on that. was wondering if any1 knew much about it?

Many thanks

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    ICV issues are common. Sometimes you can get away with cleaning them out with Carb Cleaner. Alternatively you can pick them up for about £30 on eBay. Only two or three bolts to undo and an electrical connector.

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    ICV issues are common. Sometimes you can get away with cleaning them out with Carb Cleaner. Alternatively you can pick them up for about £30 on eBay. Only two or three bolts to undo and an electrical connector.

    Hey,

    Thanks for your comment =) im going to try and clean it out. Im not sure what you would use to clean it with tho =/

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    So i brought some carb cleaner and it seems to have worked =)

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    So i brought some carb cleaner and it seems to have worked =)

    Good job. Saved yourself a few pennies.

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    Good job. Saved yourself a few pennies.

    i certaininly have lol =) she goes all nippy now...well chuffed

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