Engine Performance problem
1996 Ford Fiesta 105000 miles
Hi there, i have recently bought the car and was told that the speed idle valve needed to be changed, as the revs go up and down whilst sitting at idle.
I wasnt too concerned until the car stopped accelerating propperly, the problem feels like the brakes are slightly on, in that it is resisting going faster. also, the problem seems to happen once the engine has warmed up. it generally happens for about 10 seconds and can be sort of kicked into action by changing down a gear or really putting my foot down on the accelerator! annnoying problem!
was mainly wondering if it would be related to the speed idle valve or not?
Thanks, Josie
1996 Ford Fiesta 105000 miles
Hi there, i have recently bought the car and was told that the speed idle valve needed to be changed, as the revs go up and down whilst sitting at idle.
I wasnt too concerned until the car stopped accelerating propperly, the problem feels like the brakes are slightly on, in that it is resisting going faster. also, the problem seems to happen once the engine has warmed up. it generally happens for about 10 seconds and can be sort of kicked into action by changing down a gear or really putting my foot down on the accelerator! annnoying problem!
was mainly wondering if it would be related to the speed idle valve or not?
Thanks, Josie
Jun 15, 2009 at 10:55 AM
