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Engine revving

DebbieM
DebbieM
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I have 2004 Ford Ka, 1.3

 

engine is revving by itself when idle. engine management is on. engine sounds like its struggling to breath (intermittent)

 

once I drive the car, it can drive steadily without my foot on the accelerator!!.diagnostics suggested 02 sensor.

been advised to put fuel treatment in it

the car is getting a little unnerving to drive at times

 

 

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    Could be the ICV.

    Idle Control Valve stuck!

    Could be throttle cable or throttle position sensor or a serious air leak - that would be a nice easy fix with some WD40 but usually its the ICV - Easily removed and cleaned.

    Sometimes a good removal and clean can fix it if you are lucky - other times a replacement is needed!

     

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    here is what your looking for

    2 bolts to remove and a simple clip wire. give a good clean with wd40 and refit.

    if it's not that part repost on here  Ford%20KA%20idle%20control%20valve.jpg

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    This could be a sticking accelerater

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