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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:12 am
Post subject: 98 Ford Escort
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I just purchased a 98 Escort and I'm findinf that it idles very low
even to a point when I put it in drive or reverse it almost shuits off
(stalls)
As well, when driving there is a paticular point at which I press the
gas pedal (in about 1/2 inch or inch and the car will sputter. if i
push the gas a little further it is completly fine...
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:40 am
Post subject: Re: 98 Ford Escort [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Thanks for the sugestions. The funny thing is that the SE (Service
Engine) light is not on. It did come on for about 10 mionutes a couple
days ago but then went away again.
CJB wrote:
> wrote in message
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> >I just purchased a 98 Escort and I'm findinf that it idles very low
> > even to a point when I put it in drive or reverse it almost shuits off
> > (stalls)
> >
> > As well, when driving there is a paticular point at which I press the
> > gas pedal (in about 1/2 inch or inch and the car will sputter. if i
> > push the gas a little further it is completly fine...
> >
> > Any suggestions?
> >
>
> The first problem sounds like a dirty or faulty IAC, aka Idle Air Control
> valve. That's what adjusts the idle speed for various conditions.
>
> The second problem sounds like a potentially faulty throttle position
> sensor.
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> CJB |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:40 am
Post subject: Re: 98 Ford Escort [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Thanks for the sugestions. The funny thing is that the SE (Service
Engine) light is not on. It did come on for about 10 mionutes a couple
days ago but then went away again.
CJB wrote:
> wrote in message
>
> >I just purchased a 98 Escort and I'm findinf that it idles very low
> > even to a point when I put it in drive or reverse it almost shuits off
> > (stalls)
> >
> > As well, when driving there is a paticular point at which I press the
> > gas pedal (in about 1/2 inch or inch and the car will sputter. if i
> > push the gas a little further it is completly fine...
> >
> > Any suggestions?
> >
>
> The first problem sounds like a dirty or faulty IAC, aka Idle Air Control
> valve. That's what adjusts the idle speed for various conditions.
>
> The second problem sounds like a potentially faulty throttle position
> sensor.
>
> CJB >> Stay informed about: 98 Ford Escort |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:40 am
Post subject: Re: 98 Ford Escort [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Thanks for the sugestions. The funny thing is that the SE (Service
Engine) light is not on. It did come on for about 10 mionutes a couple
days ago but then went away again.
CJB wrote:
> wrote in message
>
> >I just purchased a 98 Escort and I'm findinf that it idles very low
> > even to a point when I put it in drive or reverse it almost shuits off
> > (stalls)
> >
> > As well, when driving there is a paticular point at which I press the
> > gas pedal (in about 1/2 inch or inch and the car will sputter. if i
> > push the gas a little further it is completly fine...
> >
> > Any suggestions?
> >
>
> The first problem sounds like a dirty or faulty IAC, aka Idle Air Control
> valve. That's what adjusts the idle speed for various conditions.
>
> The second problem sounds like a potentially faulty throttle position
> sensor.
>
> CJB >> Stay informed about: 98 Ford Escort |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:40 am
Post subject: Re: 98 Ford Escort [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Thanks for the sugestions. The funny thing is that the SE (Service
Engine) light is not on. It did come on for about 10 mionutes a couple
days ago but then went away again.
CJB wrote:
> wrote in message
>
> >I just purchased a 98 Escort and I'm findinf that it idles very low
> > even to a point when I put it in drive or reverse it almost shuits off
> > (stalls)
> >
> > As well, when driving there is a paticular point at which I press the
> > gas pedal (in about 1/2 inch or inch and the car will sputter. if i
> > push the gas a little further it is completly fine...
> >
> > Any suggestions?
> >
>
> The first problem sounds like a dirty or faulty IAC, aka Idle Air Control
> valve. That's what adjusts the idle speed for various conditions.
>
> The second problem sounds like a potentially faulty throttle position
> sensor.
>
> CJB >> Stay informed about: 98 Ford Escort |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:40 am
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Thanks for the sugestions. The funny thing is that the SE (Service
Engine) light is not on. It did come on for about 10 mionutes a couple
days ago but then went away again.
CJB wrote:
> wrote in message
>
> >I just purchased a 98 Escort and I'm findinf that it idles very low
> > even to a point when I put it in drive or reverse it almost shuits off
> > (stalls)
> >
> > As well, when driving there is a paticular point at which I press the
> > gas pedal (in about 1/2 inch or inch and the car will sputter. if i
> > push the gas a little further it is completly fine...
> >
> > Any suggestions?
> >
>
> The first problem sounds like a dirty or faulty IAC, aka Idle Air Control
> valve. That's what adjusts the idle speed for various conditions.
>
> The second problem sounds like a potentially faulty throttle position
> sensor.
>
> CJB >> Stay informed about: 98 Ford Escort |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:50 am
Post subject: Re: 98 Ford Escort [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Thanks for the sugestions. The funny thing is that the SE (Service
Engine) light is not on. It did come on for about 10 mionutes a couple
days ago but then went away again.
CJB wrote:
> wrote in message
>
> >I just purchased a 98 Escort and I'm findinf that it idles very low
> > even to a point when I put it in drive or reverse it almost shuits off
> > (stalls)
> >
> > As well, when driving there is a paticular point at which I press the
> > gas pedal (in about 1/2 inch or inch and the car will sputter. if i
> > push the gas a little further it is completly fine...
> >
> > Any suggestions?
> >
>
> The first problem sounds like a dirty or faulty IAC, aka Idle Air Control
> valve. That's what adjusts the idle speed for various conditions.
>
> The second problem sounds like a potentially faulty throttle position
> sensor.
>
> CJB >> Stay informed about: 98 Ford Escort |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:50 am
Post subject: Re: 98 Ford Escort [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Thanks for the sugestions. The funny thing is that the SE (Service
Engine) light is not on. It did come on for about 10 mionutes a couple
days ago but then went away again.
CJB wrote:
> wrote in message
>
> >I just purchased a 98 Escort and I'm findinf that it idles very low
> > even to a point when I put it in drive or reverse it almost shuits off
> > (stalls)
> >
> > As well, when driving there is a paticular point at which I press the
> > gas pedal (in about 1/2 inch or inch and the car will sputter. if i
> > push the gas a little further it is completly fine...
> >
> > Any suggestions?
> >
>
> The first problem sounds like a dirty or faulty IAC, aka Idle Air Control
> valve. That's what adjusts the idle speed for various conditions.
>
> The second problem sounds like a potentially faulty throttle position
> sensor.
>
> CJB >> Stay informed about: 98 Ford Escort |
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:50 am
Post subject: Re: 98 Ford Escort [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Thanks for the sugestions. The funny thing is that the SE (Service
Engine) light is not on. It did come on for about 10 mionutes a couple
days ago but then went away again.
CJB wrote:
> wrote in message
>
> >I just purchased a 98 Escort and I'm findinf that it idles very low
> > even to a point when I put it in drive or reverse it almost shuits off
> > (stalls)
> >
> > As well, when driving there is a paticular point at which I press the
> > gas pedal (in about 1/2 inch or inch and the car will sputter. if i
> > push the gas a little further it is completly fine...
> >
> > Any suggestions?
> >
>
> The first problem sounds like a dirty or faulty IAC, aka Idle Air Control
> valve. That's what adjusts the idle speed for various conditions.
>
> The second problem sounds like a potentially faulty throttle position
> sensor.
>
> CJB >> Stay informed about: 98 Ford Escort |
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:50 am
Post subject: Re: 98 Ford Escort [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Thanks for the sugestions. The funny thing is that the SE (Service
Engine) light is not on. It did come on for about 10 mionutes a couple
days ago but then went away again.
CJB wrote:
> wrote in message
>
> >I just purchased a 98 Escort and I'm findinf that it idles very low
> > even to a point when I put it in drive or reverse it almost shuits off
> > (stalls)
> >
> > As well, when driving there is a paticular point at which I press the
> > gas pedal (in about 1/2 inch or inch and the car will sputter. if i
> > push the gas a little further it is completly fine...
> >
> > Any suggestions?
> >
>
> The first problem sounds like a dirty or faulty IAC, aka Idle Air Control
> valve. That's what adjusts the idle speed for various conditions.
>
> The second problem sounds like a potentially faulty throttle position
> sensor.
>
> CJB >> Stay informed about: 98 Ford Escort |
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:50 am
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Thanks for the sugestions. The funny thing is that the SE (Service
Engine) light is not on. It did come on for about 10 mionutes a couple
days ago but then went away again.
CJB wrote:
> wrote in message
>
> >I just purchased a 98 Escort and I'm findinf that it idles very low
> > even to a point when I put it in drive or reverse it almost shuits off
> > (stalls)
> >
> > As well, when driving there is a paticular point at which I press the
> > gas pedal (in about 1/2 inch or inch and the car will sputter. if i
> > push the gas a little further it is completly fine...
> >
> > Any suggestions?
> >
>
> The first problem sounds like a dirty or faulty IAC, aka Idle Air Control
> valve. That's what adjusts the idle speed for various conditions.
>
> The second problem sounds like a potentially faulty throttle position
> sensor.
>
> CJB >> Stay informed about: 98 Ford Escort |
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 12:37 pm
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> Thanks for the sugestions. The funny thing is that the SE (Service
> Engine) light is not on. It did come on for about 10 mionutes a couple
> days ago but then went away again.
>
>
Sure the light turned off but that doesn't mean there are no continuous
memory codes stored in the car's computer. Scan for codes, don't
assume there aren't any. >> Stay informed about: 98 Ford Escort |
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 12:37 pm
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wrote:
> Thanks for the sugestions. The funny thing is that the SE (Service
> Engine) light is not on. It did come on for about 10 mionutes a couple
> days ago but then went away again.
>
>
Sure the light turned off but that doesn't mean there are no continuous
memory codes stored in the car's computer. Scan for codes, don't
assume there aren't any. >> Stay informed about: 98 Ford Escort |
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 12:37 pm
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wrote:
> Thanks for the sugestions. The funny thing is that the SE (Service
> Engine) light is not on. It did come on for about 10 mionutes a couple
> days ago but then went away again.
>
>
Sure the light turned off but that doesn't mean there are no continuous
memory codes stored in the car's computer. Scan for codes, don't
assume there aren't any. >> Stay informed about: 98 Ford Escort |
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(Msg. 15) Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 12:37 pm
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wrote:
> Thanks for the sugestions. The funny thing is that the SE (Service
> Engine) light is not on. It did come on for about 10 mionutes a couple
> days ago but then went away again.
>
>
Sure the light turned off but that doesn't mean there are no continuous
memory codes stored in the car's computer. Scan for codes, don't
assume there aren't any. >> Stay informed about: 98 Ford Escort |
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