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2001 Ford Ka Repair Question


Topics covered: Spark, Sensor, Engine.
Mileage: 78 miles.

Asked on May 9, 2011

Do u have advice about my ford ka 2001 plesae

I have a ford ka 2001, the light came on on the dashboard , the car seems to misfire , its like theres a block when i try to accelerate thats how id explain it, its been happening on and off for around 3 to 4 months now, i changed the spark plugs as i was told it may need changing but the problem still there, thank u for ur advice
Avatar Asked by pedro200933

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Replied on May 9, 2011

What light is coming On?

http://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

1.Defective spark plugs
2.Inadequate spark/coil,defective spark plug wire.
3.Lack of compression
4.False air leakage.
5.Faulty fuel injectors.
6.Insufficient fuel pressure.
7.Contaminated fuel.
8.EGR valve that is leaking.
9.Oxygen sensors.
10.Throttle position sensor.
11.Manifold absolute pressure sensor
12.Mass Airflow Sensor
13.Idle air control valve

Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on May 9, 2011

i think its an engine warning mangement light it look like an orange lit box with 3 things cominbg from it , i will take a picture soon and reply to ur reply, also want to thank u for ur reply and help, thank u mate ur a decent guy helping me out thanks

Tiny Response from pedro200933
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Replied on May 9, 2011

No problem -when ready come on back we'll take it to the extreme-Have the computer scanned for code/s-start here

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on May 9, 2011

hi sorry ilogged out , i had to make food , so what do u mean have the computer scanned for code/s-start here? i thnk you for ur help again
if u havent guessed im no good with cars

Tiny Response from pedro200933
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Replied on May 9, 2011

I understand-engine management light coming on-the computer senses a problem within the parameter sensors and actuator-You need to get it scanned for code/s and comeback with it if any present

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on May 9, 2011

ok i will have to take the car to a garage to have it read bt the code machine finder thing , thanks for your help i will let u know how i get on as my mate said it could be faulty pipes/connections wrongly gapped sparks or dagmaged sparks or it needs to be kripton tuned, have u heard of this and do u think he might be right?, thanks again for ur help, do u get paid for this? paul

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