david295 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 When I turn on my ignition all the dails do a sweep, the same as on the insignia, is this a fault or is it normal. or is it anyway related to my last post. I have been intouch with ford about http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/33058-focus-16-zetec-16v/ and they say it does have a map sensor. But am at a loss as i can not find it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 the dial sweeep is a diagnostic mode and it shouldnt do it unless doing the dash test youreself most common cause for this is a faulty cell in the battery or the battery is not a silver calcium battery and is starting to boil up also in relation to youre last post incorrect batteries or faulty batteries will cause electrical issues with the car trust me its definately a battery issue a garage will do a free test on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david295 Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 thank you, i will go to Halfords and get a new battery would this one do http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_734795_langId_-1_categoryId_165762 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 yeah thats the type ide have a battery check done anyway since its free but it sounds like a faulty cell which means the ecu wont store the info it will be like the cars constantly being reset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david295 Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 one last question, ref my high reving when starting car, when i disconnect the idle control valve, and start car, it ticks over perfect, with no high revving when started, does this sound like the new idle control valve i have it faulty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_Andy_M Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 one last question, ref my high reving when starting car, when i disconnect the idle control valve, and start car, it ticks over perfect, with no high revving when started, does this sound like the new idle control valve i have it faulty That indeed my friend is a faulty or dirty idle valve. Unbolt it, and soak it in cleaner or petrol (be careful!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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