Fiesta cutting out

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Tue 2 Dec 2003 12:26
Fiesta cutting out - volvod5_dude
Got a 1997 1.3 Fiesta which has just started to cut out when pulling up at junctions etc. When it's re-started it ticks over ok. Also when I rev the engine the revs just die and it stops. Had a look under the bonnet but there is no adjustment on the throttle cable, any ideas anyone please.

Cheers

VD5D.
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Tue 2 Dec 2003 13:12
Fiesta cutting out - smokie
Probably ireelevant but starting and tickover problems on daughters 1.1 appear completely cured with a full flush etc
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Tue 2 Dec 2003 19:10
Fiesta cutting out - volvod5_dude
I've flushed the fuel system with Valvoline injector cleaner, any other advice please?

VD5D.
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Tue 2 Dec 2003 20:05
Fiesta cutting out - Dynamic Dave
Sounds like you've got the same problem as this person. A humble resistor placed in the appropriate place may help you.

www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=17771

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Tue 2 Dec 2003 20:30
Fiesta cutting out - volvod5_dude
Thanks Dave. I'll take this information along to a local specialist.

Cheers

VD5D.
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Tue 2 Dec 2003 21:37
Fiesta cutting out - Andrew Moorey (Tune-Up)
Two causes of this problem, firstly the idle speed control motor may need replacing or cleaning together with the throttle body and secondly some engines had a very wide exhaust valve clearance, usually denoted by a sticker on the valve cover.Setting the clearance to the ,normal' claerance can give rise to stalling.
Andrew


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Wed 3 Dec 2003 18:12
Fiesta cutting out - volvod5_dude
Thanks Andrew. I haven't noticed a sticker on the rocker box however, it's all good info' to take when I can get round to booking it in with my local mechanic .

Cheers.

VD5D.
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Fri 12 Dec 2003 16:32
Fiesta cutting out - Andy
Thought I would give the forum some feed-back on the cutting out problem with the Fiesta. Took it to the local Ford dealer today and the problem was the idle speed control valve @ £61.66 plus vat plus labour. Sorted!

AND they gave me a courtesy car for the day as well - no charge didn't even want to see my DL, I shall be using them again.

Cheers

VD5D.
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Fri 19 Dec 2003 23:00
Fiesta cutting out - Adam {P}
I did a post a while ago as I have the same problem on an N plate Fiesta Mark 4. Revs idly at about 1500 and cuts out at junctions for the first few minutes of any journey. What did you say it was again?

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